Meaning of the word washing-up in English

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washing-up

US /ˈwɑːʃ.ɪŋˌʌp/
UK /ˈwɑːʃ.ɪŋˌʌp/
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Noun

1.

the act of washing dishes, cutlery, and cooking utensils after a meal

Example:
It's your turn to do the washing-up tonight.
She always leaves the washing-up until the morning.
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