straightening (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈstreɪ.tən/
Definition
To make something straight or to become straight.
Examples
He tried to straighten his tie before the meeting.
The wind straightened the young trees.
She straightened her posture to appear more confident.
How to Use straightening
- straighten up (phrasal verb)
- To make one's body or surroundings tidy and orderly. — "Please straighten up your desk before you leave."
- straighten out (phrasal verb)
- To resolve a problem or confusion. — "We need to straighten out this misunderstanding."
- straighten one's back (collocation)
- To stand or sit with your back in a straight position, often to appear more confident or formal. — "She straightened her back and faced the audience."
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