- the act or process of reviewing a subject, technique, or the like, for the purpose of renewing the memory, skill, etc.: He gave his Spanish a brushup before his trip to Mexico.
- the act or process of eliminating or repairing minor flaws: He gave the collection a final brushup before putting it on display.
- to refresh one's knowledge, skill, or memory of (a subject)
- to make (a person or oneself) tidy, clean, or neat as after a journey
- the act or an instance of tidying one's appearance (esp in the phrase wash and brush-up)
