wash (sth) up — phrasal verb with wash /wɒʃ/ aep /wɑːʃ/ verb
► A2 to clean the plates, pans, and other things that you have used for cooking and eating: » He washed up his mug and put it back on the shelf.Thesaurus+: ↑Cleaning and tidying places and thingsWord Builder:–Nouns: wash, washer, washing–Adjectives: washable, unwashed–Verbs: wash• • •
Extra Examples:» I just need to wash up these dishes.» I washed up all the plates. wash up US — phrasal verb with wash /wɒʃ/ aep /wɑːʃ/ verb
► F0 to wash your hands, especially before a meal: » Go and wash up - your dinner's ready.Thesaurus+: ↑Personal hygiene and appearance - general words , ↑Cleaning generallyWord Builder:–Nouns: wash, washer, washing–Adjectives: washable, unwashed–Verbs: wash• • •
Extra Examples:» Go and wash up before lunch.» I need to wash up before I eat.