Keresés
upright
01
oriented at 90° to the horizontal plane
Example
The upright tombstone leaned slightly after the storm.
Upright support beams prevent roof collapse.
1.1
egyenes, függőleges
(of a person) standing or sitting with a straight back
Example
The monk meditated in an upright lotus position, spine like a steel rod.
Her upright bearing betrayed her ballet training.
02
tisztességes, erkölcsös
adhering to ethical principles and moral behavior
Example
The upright tax auditor rejected every bribe.
Puritans demanded upright Sabbath observance.
upright
Example
She stacked the books upright on the shelf.
He carried the package upright, making sure it would n't tip over.
Upright
01
the condition of standing or being positioned straight up
Example
The tower leaned slightly, no longer in perfect upright.
After the earthquake, few buildings remained in upright.
02
a structural element fixed perpendicular to the ground
Example
The stone uprights of the bridge had stood for centuries.
The barn 's wooden uprights were weathered but sturdy.
03
a piano with vertical strings and a compact
Example
Her apartment held a polished mahogany upright.
The jazz club 's old upright had a mellow tone.
