Touch up Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To make small improvements or adjustments, especially to a surface, appearance, or work that has already been completed.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and informally for painting, makeup, editing, or repair. Common collocations: 'touch up the paint', 'touch up my makeup', 'photo touch-up'. It implies only minor or finishing changes. Not used for major alterations.
Spanish: retocarPortuguese (BR): retocarPortuguese (PT): retocarChinese (Simplified): 补修 - 修饰Chinese (Traditional): 補修 - 修飾Hindi: सुधारनाArabic: يُعدِّل - يُجري تحسينات بسيطةBengali: হালকা ঠিক করা - সামান্য রঙ করাRussian: подправить - подкорректироватьJapanese: 手直しする - 仕上げるVietnamese: chỉnh sửa lại - dặm lạiKorean: 손질하다 - 다듬다Turkish: rötuş yapmakUrdu: ہلکی سی مرمت کرنا - تھوڑا سا درست کرناIndonesian: merapikan - memperbaiki sedikit
Example Sentences
I need to touch up the paint on the wall.
basic
She will touch up her makeup before the photo.
basic
Can you touch up this photo to make it clearer?
basic
The car looks much better after they touched up the scratches.
natural
I’ll just touch up my hair and be ready to go.
natural
Just a quick touch up should fix that dent in your door.
natural