0 present participle of tidy
1 to make a place or a collection of things tidy:
I asked her to tidy the kitchen but of course she conveniently forgot .
I want no ifs and buts - just get on and tidy your room now.
"I'll tidy the kitchen if you clean the car." "OK, it's a bargain."
This book is a welcome contribution to historiographical tidying up and to conceptual clarity.
It is important to note that this reform goes well beyond any ' tidying up' of to the public sector.
Editing and proofreading are necessary tasks, like tidying up the living room before the guests arrive.