(of a situation) improve. "things seemed to be _______ __ at last after a long spell of turmoil"
looking up
become stronger or more intense; grow, develop or accumulate. "he _____ __ the store from nothing"
BUILT UP
make someone or something tidy or neat. restore order or morality to something. "the police chief was given the job of _______ __ a notorious district"
cleaning up
to deal with (something bad or unpleasant) in a direct way. She has to ____ __ __ her problems now, or else they'll only get worse. We need to _____ __ __ our fears.
Face up to
To rip a piece of paper into lots of smaller pieces "She ____ __ his letter in front of his face."
tore up (tear up)
acquire information about a particular subject by studying it intensively. "she spent the time ______ __ on antenatal care"
reading up
prepare a plan, agreement, or other document in detail. "they instructed a lawyer to _____ __ a sales agreement"
draw up
to defend yourself against a powerful person or organization when they treat you unfairly: "He wasn't afraid to _____ __ __ bullies."
stand up to
establish a business, institution, or other organization. "she ___ __ the business with a £4,000 bank loan"
Set up
move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else. "often they had to stop to allow him to ____ __"
keep up