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dress down

to scold severely; reprimand
to wear casual clothes to an activity, job, etc. that ordinarily requires more formal dress

dress ship

to raise the ensign at each masthead and the flagstaff and, often, string signal flags over the mastheads from bow to stern

dress up

to dress in formal clothes, or in clothes more elegant, showy, etc. than one usually wears
to improve the appearance of, as by decorating

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dress ship

Nautical

To display the ensign, signal flags, and bunting on a ship.

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