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to straighten up
[phrase form: straighten]
01
enderezarse, corregir la postura
to correct one's posture or position to become more upright
Ejemplos
The teacher reminded the students to straighten up in their chairs during the lesson.
El profesor recordó a los estudiantes que se enderezaran en sus sillas durante la lección.
After a long day at the computer, she decided to take a break and straighten up her back.
Después de un largo día frente al ordenador, decidió tomar un descanso y enderezarse.
02
ordenar, arreglar
to organize a space, making it neat and tidy
Ejemplos
After the party, we had to straighten up the living room by putting away the decorations.
Después de la fiesta, tuvimos que ordenar la sala guardando las decoraciones.
The team collaborated to straighten up the storage room, optimizing space for easy access.
El equipo colaboró para organizar el almacén, optimizando el espacio para un fácil acceso.
03
enderezarse, ponerse serio
to improve one's behavior, often by becoming more responsible or disciplined
Dialect
American
AmericanEjemplos
After getting into trouble at school, he was told he needed to straighten up and start taking his studies seriously.
Después de meterse en problemas en la escuela, le dijeron que necesitaba enderezarse y empezar a tomar en serio sus estudios.
If you want to get promoted, you 'll need to straighten up and show more commitment to your job.
