brush-up

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Brush-up' is a phrase used when someone needs to improve, refresh or review their skills or knowledge about something. It's like updating the apps on your phone to the latest version.

Examples in Different Contexts

In social impact, 'brush up' can involve updating oneself on current social issues or methodologies. An activist might say, 'I need to brush up on community engagement strategies for our next project.'

Practice Scenarios

Academics

Scenario:

The final exams will be covering all the topics we have studied so far in calculus.

Response:

That's right. I should brush up on all the calculus topics before the final exams.

Tech

Scenario:

We will be using advanced Python techniques for our next project. Let's prepare accordingly.

Response:

Agreed. I think it's a good time for me to brush up on my Python programming skills.