DO UP – Phrasal Verb
What is the Meaning of the Phrasal Verb
DO UP?
do up something
do something up
DO UP is a separable phrasal verb. The object can separate, or go between, the verb and the preposition in a separable phrasal verb, as is shown above.
Definition
fasten together as in button or zip
Examples – using DO UP in a sentence
1. This is depressing. I have gained so much weight I can’t even do up these pants from last summer.
2. Do up your jackets, kids. It’s cold out today!
| present – | DO UP |
| present participle – | DOING UP |
| past – | DID UP |
| past participle – | DONE UP |
Note: Many phrasal verbs have more than one definition.
