got up (A1)
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /ˌɡɒt ˈʌp/
Definition
To rise from a bed after sleeping or to stand up from a sitting or lying position.
Examples
She got up early to catch the first train to the city.
The audience got up from their seats to give the performer a standing ovation.
I got up from the sofa because my legs were feeling stiff.
How to Use got up
- get up from (prepositional phrase)
- To rise from a specific surface or chair. — "He got up from the chair to greet his guest."
- get up at [time] (collocation)
- To leave bed at a specific hour. — "I usually get up at six o'clock."
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