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Definition sit up in British English

sit up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to go from a lying position to a sitting position, or to help someone to do this

Example

Would you like to sit up and read for a while?

Example

We sat her up in a chair.

Synonyms and related words
stand sit up stand up
2

to sit straight and not bend or lean

Example

You've got to stop slouching and sit up straight.

Synonyms and related words
bed down collapse cross your legs
3

to go to bed later than usual

Example

We sat up very late talking last night.

Synonyms and related words
abed an early/late night an early/late riser
Definition sit up in British English