wash up

verb6

1. •
   To carry (an object) to land.

   • The tide washes up a lot of driftwood.
   • The whale was washed up on the beach.
2. •
   To be carried by water to land.

   • Some dangerous chemicals washed up on the beach.
3. •
   To arrive in a place; to end up somewhere.

   • Ron Asheton also washed up in LA, jamming with one-time Stooge Jimmy Recca and Amboy Dukes drummer K. J. Knight. — 2009
4. •
   (UK) To clean the utensils, dishes etc. used in preparing and eating a meal.

   • You wash up tonight and I'll dry.
   • I'm not washing up all these dishes.
5. •
   (US) To wash one's hands or face, often around mealtimes.

   • Dinner is almost ready, so go and wash up.
6. •
   (slang) To beat up (someone).