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Definition right in British English

right verb

[transitive] verb
/raɪt/
1

to put someone or something back into their usual upright position

Example

We righted the canoe and were able to paddle back to shore.

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2

to make something go back into the state or situation that you would normally expect it to be in

Example

a futile attempt to right a hopeless situation

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Definition right in British English

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