She stitches up the torn hem just before the guests arrive.

A jam-up in the feeder halted the press and delayed the production schedule.

Her smile brightens up the room.

After the storm, the sky was gradually brightening up, revealing patches of blue.

A fresh coat of paint brightened up the old kitchen.

The retailer marks up the price by 20% every season to cover rising costs.

She spent the afternoon marking up the draft with suggestions and corrections.

The editor marked up the manuscript before sending it back to the author.

When the job offer came, she decided to up stick and move to London.

The sudden resignation shakes up the entire committee.