Meaning ofmake-upin English

Verb

1. to compensate for a deficiency; fill in gaps
   The students will make up the missed lessons over the summer.
2. to invent or fabricate a story
   She began to make up a story about a magical kingdom.
3. to assemble or prepare something; put together
   The company will make up a team to work on the new project.
4. to prepare someone for performance
   The stylist helped to make up the actress for the film role.
5. to apply cosmetics (to a face or feature)
   The artist carefully began to make up the model's face for the photo shoot.