Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scrub-up
verb
/skrʌb ʌp/
Definition
The act of cleaning oneself thoroughly, often in preparation for a medical procedure or surgery.
Examples
- Before the surgery, the doctors had to scrub up to ensure they were sterile.
- After playing in the mud, the kids needed to scrub up before dinner.
Meaning
To wash and clean one’s hands and arms, especially in a medical context, to ensure cleanliness and prevent infection.
Synonyms
- clean
- wash
- sanitize
- sterilize
