do something up

Related to word: do

Phrasal Verb

Definition (building)

  1. B2

    to renovate or adorn a building to enhance its appearance

    • They plan to do up the old house next spring.

    • The designer's job is to do up the storefront to attract more customers.

    • After being done up, the coffee shop in town now looks much more appealing.

Definition (package)

  1. to encase an item in paper

    • He did up the gift in beautiful wrapping paper.

    • We need to do up these items for safe transport before the holidays.

    • She did up each Christmas gift thoughtfully to make them look beautiful.