scrub up
US /skrʌb ʌp/
UK /skrʌb ʌp/
1.
esfregar-se, preparar-se para cirurgia
to wash your hands and arms thoroughly before performing a medical operation
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The surgeon began to scrub up before the complex procedure.
O cirurgião começou a esfregar-se antes do procedimento complexo.
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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
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He decided to scrub up for the job interview.
Ele decidiu se arrumar para a entrevista de emprego.
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You need to scrub up if you're going to the fancy restaurant.
Você precisa se arrumar se for ao restaurante chique.