Definition
to act overly friendly or give excessive praise to someone to gain personal benefits
（為了獲取好處而）討好，奉承，巴結某人
He tried to make up to his boss in hopes of getting a promotion.
他試圖討好他的老闆，希望獲得升職。
She often makes up to her colleagues to gain their support.
她經常討好她的同事，以獲得他們的支持。
He makes up to clients to get them to spend more on his services.
他討好客戶，希望他們在他的服務上花更多的錢。