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To have built, renovated or refurbished
Past tense for to make more beautiful or attractive by adorning or decorating
“Every year, I do up the Christmas tree differently.”
Past tense for to fix or repair something
“I hear the hammering on deck as they do up the broken yard.”
Past tense for to dress in (especially fine) clothes
“Dinner was all but ready, and Martie had taken the time to do herself up in her best dress suit.”
Past tense for to style or groom oneself, especially one's hair
“Aunty Pat used to do up her hair in a tall yellow beehive.”
(slang) Past tense for to beat up or physically assault
“I wouldn't have the guts to shoot him because he'd do me up.”
Past tense for to do up a garment or similar object with a zip, buttons, etc.
Past tense for to maintain one's household
Past tense for to fasten or clasp with a buckle
Past tense for to form into a knot or bow
Past tense for to overexert oneself
Past tense for to make (something) into a parcel by wrapping it
Past tense for to enhance the value of something, or to make more efficient
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