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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

scrub up en · VERB

Meanings

  1. To clean or wash by scrubbing.
    • I got the counter scrubbed up before moving on to the floors.
  2. To clean or wash by scrubbing. ▸ Synonym of scrub in (To thoroughly wash one's hands and forearms in preparation for performing a surgery.)
    • It's time to start scrubbing up for my next surgery.
  3. (UK, informal) To become clean, handsome, smart in appearance, such as for a special occasion, especially when it is out of character to be seen as such.
    • Be sure to scrub up before your interview.
    • He scrubs up well.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
scrubs up Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
scrubbing up Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
scrubbed up Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
scrubbed up Tense=Past lexicographic

Synonyms

scrub down · scrub in · scrub down · clean up · scrub · gussy up · scrub · dress up