Phrasal Verbs
to be fastened The skirt does up at the back.
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- 1to fasten a coat, skirt, etc. He never bothers to do his jacket up. opposite undo
- 2to make something into a package synonym wrap She was carrying a package done up in brown paper.
- 3to repair and decorate a house, etc. He makes money by buying old houses and doing them up.
to make yourself more attractive by putting on makeup, attractive clothes, etc.