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wash up

1 of 1verb
/ˈwɑʃ ʌp/
Forms:washes up,washing up,washed up,washed up
1

to clean one's hands, face, or body, typically using water and soap

  • We should wash up before sitting down for dinner.
  • The mechanic needed to wash up after fixing the car engine.
  • She always washes up after playing with her pet.
  • It's essential to wash up before handling food to maintain proper hygiene.
  • They washed up quickly and headed out for the evening.
Synonyms:
lave
2

to clean plates, cups, bowls, or other kitchen items after eating

transitive
  • In some cultures, it's customary for the entire family to wash up together.
  • After the picnic, everyone helped in washing up the picnicware.
  • The restaurant staff quickly washed up the dishes after closing time.
  • I'm not washing up all these dishes.
  • Let's wash up these dirty plates before guests arrive.
Synonyms:
do the dishes
3

to be carried to a destination by the force of water

  • During the high tide, remnants of a sunken boat washed up on the beach.
  • Following the storm, a large amount of plastic washed up on the shore.
  • A collection of old bottles washed up near the riverbank.
  • Several mysterious containers washed up on the shore.
  • Hazardous materials from the industrial spill washed up on the riverbanks.
4

to become very tired

transitive
  • The continuous studying washed her up before the exam.
  • The constant travel for work can wash up employees over time.
  • The emotional stress from the situation washed him up both mentally and physically.
  • The prolonged illness really washed him up.
Synonyms:
tucker outbeattuckerexhaust
5

(of water or a current) to move things to a specific location

  • Heavy rains can wash up pollutants onto the shores of the lake.
  • The river overflowed, causing various items to wash up on the banks.
  • The river washed up logs on the riverbank during the flood.
  • The storm washed various items up from the sunken ship.
6

to appear or come to a location or situation unexpectedly

  • The adventurous explorers washed up in an undiscovered cave.
  • The traveler washed up in an unfamiliar town after taking the wrong train.
  • The lost puppy eventually washed up on a neighbor's doorstep.
  • The GPS malfunctioned, and we eventually washed up at an isolated beach.
  • After taking the wrong turn, we washed up in a quaint little town.