do up (2)

Meaning: If you do up a zip, a button, or a shoelace, you secure it in some way.

Synonym: fasten

For example:

do up sth Don't forget to do up your fly after you go to the toilet.
do sth up Do you think I should do these shirt buttons up, or leave them undone?

Nouns often used as objects with
do up (2): fly, zip, zipper, buttons, shoelaces, bag, dress, tent

Quick Quiz:

Before you go out, make sure you do up

This entry is in the following categories: