Touch up
phrasal verb
To improve by making small changes or adding detail.
I only need to touch up the paint in the kitchen a little bit.
Often appears as...
- touch up paint
- touch up makeup
phrasal verb
To apply makeup to.
She went to the bathroom to touch up her lipstick.
Often appears as...
- touch up lipstick
- touch up makeup
phrasal verb
To digitally modify a photograph.
He learned to use Photoshop so he could touch up his photos.
Often appears as...
- touch up photo
- touch up image
phrasal verb
To improve by making small changes or adding detail.
I only need to touch up the paint in the kitchen a little bit.
Often appears as...
- touch up paint
- touch up makeup
phrasal verb
To apply makeup to.
She went to the bathroom to touch up her lipstick.
Often appears as...
- touch up lipstick
- touch up makeup
phrasal verb
To digitally modify a photograph.
He learned to use Photoshop so he could touch up his photos.
Often appears as...
- touch up photo
- touch up image
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Subtle Adjustments
Use 'touch up' to describe slight, delicate adjustments to something that's almost perfect.
Your essay is great; it just needs a touch up on the conclusion.
Pro Tip 2/2Final Stages
'Touch up' often implies the work is in its final stages and only minor fixes are needed.
The prototype looks good; it just needs a few touch ups.
Pro Tip 1/2Subtle Adjustments
Use 'touch up' to describe slight, delicate adjustments to something that's almost perfect.
Your essay is great; it just needs a touch up on the conclusion.
Pro Tip 2/2Final Stages
'Touch up' often implies the work is in its final stages and only minor fixes are needed.
The prototype looks good; it just needs a few touch ups.
Pro Tip 1/2Subtle Adjustments
Use 'touch up' to describe slight, delicate adjustments to something that's almost perfect.
Your essay is great; it just needs a touch up on the conclusion.
Pro Tip 2/2Final Stages
'Touch up' often implies the work is in its final stages and only minor fixes are needed.
The prototype looks good; it just needs a few touch ups.
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