Straighten up

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verb

To become or make something upright.

After the storm, we had to straighten up the fallen fence.
Visual representation of "straighten up" - To become or make something upright.

Often appears as...

  • straighten up the room
  • straighten up the shelves
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Visual representation of "straighten up"
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Physical Action

Emphasizes the act of making something vertical or properly positioned.

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Straighten up the stack of books, please.
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Personal Posture

Often used as a reminder to improve one's body posture.

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You should straighten up your back while sitting.
Visual representation of the word "Straighten up"

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