Rub-up

Pronunciation: /ˈɹəb- ˈəp/

Rub-up (noun)

  1. a brief review or practice to refresh knowledge or skills.

Examples

  • He needed a rub-up on his math skills before the test.
  • A rub-up of the rules helped her prepare for the game.

Common collocations: quick rub-up, give a rub-up, rub up the surface, gently rub up

Rub-up (verb)

  1. to make something shiny by rubbing its surface.

Examples

  • She rubbed up the silverware until it shone.
  • He rubbed up the wooden table to make it look new.

Synonyms of Rub-up

Neutral

Antonyms of Rub-up

  • when something is left unattended or uncared for