Do up

phrasal verb

To fasten or secure something.

Please do up your shoelaces before you start running.
Visual representation of "do up" - To fasten or secure something

Often appears as...

  • do up a button
  • do up your coat
phrasal verb

To repair or decorate a building or a room.

We decided to do up the house before selling it.
Visual representation of "do up" - To repair or decorate a building or a room

Often appears as...

  • do up a house
  • do up a room
phrasal verb

To dress or be dressed in fancy or stylish clothes.

She likes to do herself up for special occasions.
Visual representation of "do up" - To dress or be dressed in fancy or stylish clothes

Often appears as...

  • do oneself up
  • do up for a party

Usage tips

Approving

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To fasten or secure something.

Please do up your shoelaces before you start running.
Visual representation of "do up" - To fasten or secure something

Often appears as...

  • do up a button
  • do up your coat
phrasal verb

To repair or decorate a building or a room.

We decided to do up the house before selling it.
Visual representation of "do up" - To repair or decorate a building or a room

Often appears as...

  • do up a house
  • do up a room
phrasal verb

To dress or be dressed in fancy or stylish clothes.

She likes to do herself up for special occasions.
Visual representation of "do up" - To dress or be dressed in fancy or stylish clothes

Often appears as...

  • do oneself up
  • do up for a party

Usage tips

Approving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
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Safety Related

Often used to remind someone to secure their clothing, like a belt or helmet, for safety.

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Before cycling, always do up your helmet.
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Gesture Required

Involves a physical action like pulling a zipper or tying laces.

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Could you help me do up my dress?
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Assistance Request

Can express requesting help when one can’t do something on their own.

Illustration for Assistance Request
My hands are full, can you do up my coat?
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Safety Related

Often used to remind someone to secure their clothing, like a belt or helmet, for safety.

Illustration for Safety Related
Before cycling, always do up your helmet.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Gesture Required

Involves a physical action like pulling a zipper or tying laces.

Illustration for Gesture Required
Could you help me do up my dress?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Assistance Request

Can express requesting help when one can’t do something on their own.

Illustration for Assistance Request
My hands are full, can you do up my coat?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Safety Related

Often used to remind someone to secure their clothing, like a belt or helmet, for safety.

Illustration for Safety Related
Before cycling, always do up your helmet.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Gesture Required

Involves a physical action like pulling a zipper or tying laces.

Illustration for Gesture Required
Could you help me do up my dress?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Assistance Request

Can express requesting help when one can’t do something on their own.

Illustration for Assistance Request
My hands are full, can you do up my coat?
Visual representation of the word "Do up"

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