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Definition straighten up in British English

straighten up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to stand up straight

Synonyms and related words
stand sit up stand up
2

to make something tidy

Example

Sarah, can you straighten up the lounge please?

Example

We hurried to straighten up before they arrived.

Synonyms and related words
clean up clear out clean
Definition straighten up in British English