Meaning of the word "wash up" in English
What does "wash up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wash up
US /wɑːʃ ˈʌp/
UK /wɑːʃ ˈʌp/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to wash dishes, cutlery, etc., after a meal
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I'll cook if you promise to wash up afterwards.
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It's your turn to wash up tonight.
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2.
to wash oneself, especially one's hands and face
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I need to go wash up before dinner.
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He went to the bathroom to wash up.
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3.
to be carried by water onto land
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After the storm, debris began to wash up on the shore.
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A message in a bottle might wash up on a distant island.
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