scrub up

US /skrʌb ʌp/
UK /skrʌb ʌp/
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1.

esfregar-se, preparar-se para cirurgia

to wash your hands and arms thoroughly before performing a medical operation

:
The surgeon began to scrub up before the complex procedure.
O cirurgião começou a esfregar-se antes do procedimento complexo.
Nurses must always scrub up thoroughly to prevent infections.
Enfermeiras devem sempre esfregar-se completamente para prevenir infecções.
2.

se arrumar, se aprontar

to make yourself look neat and clean, especially for a special occasion

:
He decided to scrub up for the job interview.
Ele decidiu se arrumar para a entrevista de emprego.
You need to scrub up if you're going to the fancy restaurant.
Você precisa se arrumar se for ao restaurante chique.