scrub down

Definitions

1. 1

   To clean through a scrubbing action

   To clean through a scrubbing action; to thoroughly clean up by scrubbing.

   • The maid scrubbed down the floor.
   • He was scrubbed down before the transfer.
2. 2

   To reduce a budget, especially by removing inefficiencies and redundant spending

   To reduce a budget, especially by removing inefficiencies and redundant spending; to lower spending to the minimum necessary.

3. 3

   To improve the public image or apparent value of something.

   • The brand is viewed poorly, but we have a plan to scrub it down.

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