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Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: make-up n - cosmetics, such as powder, lipstick, etc, applied to the face to improve its appearance
- the cosmetics, false hair, etc, used by an actor to highlight his features or adapt his appearance
- the art or result of applying such cosmetics
- the manner of arrangement of the parts or qualities of someone or something
- the arrangement of type matter and illustrations on a page or in a book
- mental or physical constitution
vb make up (adverb)- (transitive) to form or constitute: these arguments make up the case for the defence
- (transitive) to devise, construct, or compose, sometimes with the intent to deceive: to make up a song, to make up an excuse
- (transitive) to supply what is lacking or deficient in; complete: these extra people will make up our total
- (transitive) to put in order, arrange, or prepare: to make up a bed
- (intransitive) followed by for: to compensate or atone (for)
- to settle (differences) amicably (often in the phrase make it up)
- to apply cosmetics to (the face) to enhance one's appearance or so as to alter the appearance for a theatrical role
- to assemble (type and illustrations) into (columns or pages)
- (transitive) to surface (a road) with asphalt, concrete, etc
- make up to ⇒ informal to make friendly overtures to
- to flirt with
make•up or make-up /ˈmeɪkˌʌp/USA pronunciation n. - Clothing cosmetics, esp. for the face or some part of it:[uncountable]wearing a lot of eye makeup.
- the manner in which someone or something is put together;
composition;
constitution:[countable* usually singular]the makeup of a criminal. - Education an examination or the like given to compensate for a student's previous absence or failure:[countable]The make-up was held in a huge auditorium.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024make•up (māk′up′),USA pronunciation n. - Clothingfacial cosmetics, as eye shadow or lipstick.
- Clothingcosmetics used on other parts of the body, as to cover birthmarks.
- Clothingthe application of cosmetics.
- Clothingthe ensemble or effect created by such application:Her makeup was subtle but very effective.
- Show Businessthe total ensemble of cosmetics, wigs, costumes, etc., used by an actor or other performer.
- the manner of being made up or put together;
composition:the makeup of a team; the makeup of a situation. - physical or mental constitution:the makeup of a criminal.
- Printing, Journalismthe art, technique, or process of arranging or laying out, as pages in a publication.
- Printing, Journalismthe appearance of a page, book, newspaper, or the like, resulting from the arrangement and the variation in size and style of the printed elements:The makeup would be helped by a picture in this corner.
- Printingthe arrangement of set type, cuts, etc., into columns or pages.
- Educationan examination, assignment, or the like, given to offset a student's previous absence or failure.
- Businessan amount owed;
balance.
Also, make′-up′. - noun, nominal use of verb, verbal phrase make up 1805–15
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