do up

UK
/duː ʌp/
US
/du ʌp/

Translations

do upverb
did up
Past Simple
done up
Past Participle
doing up
Gerund
UK
/duː ʌp/
US
/du ʌp/
emballerAu sens de préparer un cadeau ou un paquet.
He did up the present with colorful paper and a big bow.
Il a emballé le cadeau avec du papier coloré et un grand nœud.
coifferPour arranger les cheveux d'une certaine manière.
She did up her hair in an elegant bun for the wedding.
Elle s'est coiffé les cheveux en un chignon élégant pour le mariage.
boutonnerPour un vêtement, une fermeture ou un bouton.
She asked him to do up the buttons on the back of her dress.
Elle lui a demandé de boutonner les boutons au dos de sa robe.
rénoverPour un bâtiment, une pièce ou un intérieur.
They decided to do up the kitchen to make it more modern and functional.
Ils ont décidé de rénover la cuisine pour la rendre plus moderne et fonctionnelle.

Definitions

do upverb
To fasten or secure something, such as a button, zipper, or clasp.
She asked him to do up the buttons on the back of her dress.
To renovate or redecorate a building or room.
They decided to do up the kitchen to make it more modern and functional.
To wrap or package something, especially as a gift.
He did up the present with colorful paper and a big bow.
To style or arrange hair in a particular way.
She did up her hair in an elegant bun for the wedding.