sit up

phrasal verb

Meaning

Move from a lying position to a position where the back is vertical and the weight is supported by the buttocks.

Examples

The patient was able to sit up on the edge of the bed with minimal assistance.
He had to sit up straight to see over the crowd at the concert.

Synonyms: rise, straighten, perk up, erect

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sit up

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /sɪt ʌp/

Definition

Move from a lying position to a position where the back is vertical and the weight is supported by the buttocks.

Examples

The patient was able to sit up on the edge of the bed with minimal assistance.
He had to sit up straight to see over the crowd at the concert.
Please sit up so we can adjust the pillows behind your back.

How to Use sit up

sit up and take notice (idiom): To become suddenly alert or interested. — "The drastic change in sales made the investors sit up and take notice."
sit up straight (collocation): To maintain a vertical back posture. — "The teacher reminded the students to sit up straight during the exam."

Synonyms of sit up

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Antonyms of sit up

Words with the opposite meaning to sit up:

lie down

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