Meaning of the word "tidy up after" in English

What does "tidy up after" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tidy up after

US /ˈtaɪ.di ʌp ˈæf.tər/

UK /ˈtaɪ.di ʌp ˈɑːf.tər/

to clean and organize a place or things that have been made messy by someone or something

Example:

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Could you please tidy up after yourself when you use the kitchen?

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I'm tired of always having to tidy up after the kids.