freshen up

phrasal verb

freshened up; freshening up; freshens up

: to wash oneself in order to feel clean and fresh

I feel like I need to freshen up after my long trip.

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Adds volume: Some people use dry shampoo to freshen up their style and add volume to their hair, especially after sleep or a workout. —

Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Feb. 2025 The bathrooms come equipped with toiletries to freshen up before you land. —

Jodie Cook, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 His appointment last year to UnitedHealth Group’s leadership came amid a broader effort by the company to freshen up its board, which has seen several new directors join since 2019. —

Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024 Haaland’s deal is seen as a central part of City’s ongoing attempts to restructure the club on the pitch, freshen up the squad and build for what could well be the final phase of the Guardiola era. —

Sam Lee, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for freshen up