do up
Secure or beautify
Do up is a phrasal verb with several related meanings centered on fastening, preparing, or improving.
You do up buttons, zippers, or shoelaces when you fasten them.
To do up a room or house is to redecorate or renovate it: They're doing up the kitchen with new cabinets.
You might also do up your hair by styling it in an elaborate way, or do up a package by wrapping it neatly.
In British English especially, if you're done up, you're dressed elaborately or formally.
Toothed sliding fastener
- buttonDisc through a hole
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- buckleFrame-and-prong fastener
- claspSecuring device that clicks
tie · hook · snap · velcro · cinch · secure · strap · closure
Restore to good condition
- redecorateUpdate interior design
- furnishSupply or equip
- wallpaperOrnamental wall covering
- paintColored coating substance
style · refurbish · makeover · remodel · curtains · upholster · fixture · interior
zip
Toothed sliding fastener
clasp · tie · hook · snap · velcro · cinch · secure · strap · closure · zipper
renovate
Restore to good condition
- redecorateUpdate interior design
- furnishSupply or equip
- wallpaperOrnamental wall covering
paint · style · refurbish · makeover · remodel · curtains · upholster · fixture · interior · revamp
wrap
Enclose by winding around
bow · gift-wrap · package · secure · tape · string · paper · present · box · seal
primp
Groom oneself fastidiously
style · makeover · cosmetics · lipstick · mascara · hairdo · coiffure · outfit · finery · dapper