neatening routine
noun phraseUK /ˈniːtənɪŋ ruːˈtiːn/
US /ˈniːtənɪŋ ruːˈtiːn/
A set of small steps you do to make things tidy.
Every evening, my neatening routine is to put my toys in the box and my books on the shelf.
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2. A regular schedule for keeping a workspace clean and organized.
Her neatening routine at the office starts with clearing her desk each Friday.
3. A repeated series of actions to make a room look neat before guests arrive.
We have a quick neatening routine we run through before visitors come over.
4. A planned habit of putting things back in their proper places.
His neatening routine helps him find his keys every morning.