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straighten [sense 2], See full dictionary entry for straighten straighten up in British Englishverb (adverb)1. to become or cause to become erect 2. mainly US to reform or become reformed straighten up in American English to put in good order; make tidy straighten up your room before leaving See full dictionary entry for straighten Examples of 'straighten up' in a sentencestraighten up After what seemed an age of misery, I felt him withdraw his implements and straighten up.Pulling a face at Lavinia, who gazes unblinkingly back, I straighten up to face Theresa, Anna's older sister.As the violator started to straighten up, Bosley's weight struck him, carrying himbackwards in a flailing stumble.`I think so," she said, trying her best to straighten up. Chinese translation of 'straighten up' vi - (= stand straight)
直起身子 (zhíqǐ shēnzi)
See straighten Nearby words ofstraighten up - straight away, straight off
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Related terms ofstraighten up He straightened up and slipped his hands in his pockets. Synonyms stand upright stand up stand up straight straighten your back See straightenNearby words ofstraighten up - straightaway
- straighten
- straighten something out
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