Freshen/ˈfreʃn/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Self-Care Routine Used when describing actions for personal grooming or taking a brief break to regain energy. I'm just going to freshen up before our guests arrive. Pro Tip 2/2Brief Pause Implies a short period taken to rejuvenate oneself, not indicating a lengthy process. She'll freshen up, and then we can leave for the party.