make sth up Definition på svenska

• 0 to invent something, such as an excuse or a story, often in order to deceive: --

  • My dad was always really good at making up stories.

  • I made up an excuse about having to look after the kids.

• 1 to prepare or arrange something by putting different things together: --

  • We could use the rest of the material to make up some curtains.

  • The maid will make up your room later.

  • He asked the man behind the counter to make up a box with a selection of chocolates.

  • Could you make up a list of all the things that need to be done?

• 2 to make an amount of something complete or correct: --

  • UK I suspect we were only invited to make up numbers (= to provide enough people).

  • I have £20,000 and I need £25,000 but my parents have promised to make up the difference.

• 3 to reduce or replace something, usually an amount of time or work, that has been lost: --

  • You'll have to make up the work you missed while you were away.

  • We're hoping to make up time on the return journey by not stopping at night.