Styling, Barfing, or Discovering

(of someone in authority) to find out that someone did something wrong and decide to do something about it

Eventually, the legal system caught up with the fraudulent activities of the businessman.

to eject stomach contents through the mouth

After eating spoiled food, he felt nauseous and eventually had to chuck up.

to find something by excavating or digging in the ground

The archaeologists hoped to dig up evidence of an ancient civilization in the dig site.

to make oneself look beautiful or stylish, especially for a special event

She decided to doll up for the party, wearing an elegant gown and accessorizing with jewelry.

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

They decided to dress up for the elegant gala, donning evening gowns and tuxedos.

to improve one's appearance, energy, or smell, usually by washing, grooming, or getting refreshed

After the long flight, I need to freshen myself up in the restroom before the meeting.

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

I couldn't remember her phone number, so I looked it up.

to improve one's appearance by wearing more stylish or formal clothing

To impress the clients, he needed to smarten the presentation up by wearing a tailored suit.

to bring up stomach contents through the mouth

The baby spit up after feeding, and the parents quickly cleaned the mess.

to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth

The bumpy car ride made the motion-sick passenger throw up.