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tidies

[ˈtɪdɪz]
verb
arruma, organiza, limpa
1. Third person singular present tense of 'tidy': to make neat, orderly, or clean
She tidies up her room every morning.
Ela arruma seu quarto toda manhã.
2. To put things in order; to organize
He tidies the kitchen after dinner.
Ele organiza a cozinha depois do jantar.
3. To make something look neat and attractive
The gardener tidies the flower beds.
O jardineiro arruma os canteiros de flores.
Synonyms
organizescleansstraightensarrangesneats
Antonyms
messiescluttersdisorganizes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arruma, organiza, limpa
Most common in everyday usage
São Paulo
arruma, organiza
Standard usage
Portugal
arruma, organiza, limpa
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

tidies up
tidies away
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