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rub up

/rʌb ʌp/

Translations

rub upverb

rubbed up

Past Simple

rubbed up

Past Participle

rubbing up

Gerund

/rʌb ʌp/

astiquerSurtout pour faire briller ou nettoyer en frottant.

She rubbed up the silverware until it shone brightly.

Elle a astiqué l’argenterie jusqu’à ce qu’elle brille de mille feux.

Additional translations

réviserPour remettre à jour ses connaissances avant un examen, un voyage ou une utilisation pratique.

Synonyms

rub upverb

To polish or clean by rubbing.

She rubbed up the silverware until it shone brightly.

To refresh one's knowledge or skill in something.

He decided to rub up on his French before the trip to Paris.