scrub up

present singular third person scrubs up · participle present scrubbing up · participle past scrubbed up · past scrubbed up

1. To clean or wash by scrubbing.

   I got the counter scrubbed up before moving on to the floors.

   Synonyms: scrub, scrub down

   1. 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.

      Synonyms: scrub, scrub down, scrub in

2. UKinformalTo become clean, handsome, smart in appearance, such as for a special occasion, especially when it is out of character to be seen as such.

   He scrubs up well.

   1 more example

   Be sure to scrub up before your interview.

   Synonyms: clean up, dress up, gussy up