Meaning of the word tidying in English

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

tidying

US /ˈtaɪ.di.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈtaɪ.di.ɪŋ/

Noun

the action of making something neat and orderly

Example:
She spent the morning doing some general tidying around the house.
A quick tidying up before guests arrive is always a good idea.

Verb

present participle of tidy

Example:
She was busy tidying her room when I called.
He spent the afternoon tidying up the garden.