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Meaning of the word "touch up" in English

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touch up

US /tʌtʃ ʌp/

UK /tʌtʃ ʌp/

"touch up" picture

Phrasal Verb

to improve something by making small changes or additions

Example:

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I need to touch up the paint on the wall where it chipped.

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She spent an hour touching up her makeup before the party.

Synonym:

refine polish enhance amend improve

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Related Word:

touch touch on be in touch get in touch touch screen touch down touch upon