1Makeup (cosmetics): the act of applying cosmetics to the face or the resulting look; commonly used in katakana.
朝はナチュラルメイクにして学校へ行く。
In the morning I do natural makeup and go to school.
プロのメイクさんにヘアとメイクをしてもらった。
A professional makeup artist did my hair and make-up.
メイク道具は使ったらきちんと洗うべきだ。
You should properly clean your makeup tools after using them.
2Colloquial term for making/preparing food (e.g., in delivery-only restaurants); refers to cooking or food preparation in certain contexts.
この店はメイク担当が少ないので、注文が立て込むと大変だ。
This shop has few people in charge of making (food), so it gets tough when orders pile up.
メイクが間に合わないから、手伝ってくれる？
The cooking isn't keeping up — can you help?
デリバリー専門のキッチンではメイクのスピードが重要だ。
In delivery-only kitchens, the speed of food preparation is important.