Tidy up Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Cleaning Tidying up involves organizing, not necessarily cleaning with soap or water. I'll tidy up the books, but I won't have time to dust the shelves. Pro Tip 2/3Personal Spaces Often used for personal areas like your room, not public spaces like a park. I need to tidy up my desk before my study group comes over. Pro Tip 3/3After Activities Usually done after some activity that has caused disarray or mess. Let's tidy up the craft table now that we've finished our project.