do up

verb8

1. •
   To fasten (a piece of clothing, etc.); to tighten (a nut etc.)

   • I can't do up my shirt. The button is missing.
   • Help me do up this zipper.
2. •
   (informal) To redecorate (a room, etc.); to make improvements to (a home or domestic property).

   • I'm going to do up the living room next.
   • They've done up the house so that they can sell it more easily.
3. •
   To style (someone's hair); (especially) to give someone (i.e., oneself or another) an updo.
4. •
   To pack together and envelop; to pack up, tie up, or both.

   • I did up the parcel with string and took it to the post office.
5. •
   (informal) To execute a task or performance; to execute it well.

   • This time I'm going to do it up right.
   • Previously they had cut corners on the dinner menu, but this time they really did it up.
6. •
   (old-fashioned) To accomplish thoroughly.
7. •
   (slang) To beat up; to physically assault.
8. •
   (no longer used) To starch and iron.

   • a rich gown of velvet, and a ruff done up with the famous yellow starch — 1850