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tidy up

/ˌtaɪdi əp/
/ˈtaɪdi əp/
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Other forms: tidied up; tidying up; tidies up

Definitions of tidy up
  1. verb
    put (things or places) in order
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    types:
    make, make up
    put in order or neaten
    clean, clean house, houseclean
    clean and tidy up the house
    G.I., GI
    clean in preparation for inspection
    spring-clean
    thoroughly clean the entire house, often done only once a year
    type of:
    order
    bring order to or into
Pronunciation
US
/ˌtaɪdi əp/
UK
/ˈtaɪdi əp/
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