Zoeken
to sober up
[phrase form: sober]
01
nuchter worden, van de drank bijkomen
to stop being under the influence of alcohol
Example
As the hours passed, the partygoers began to sober up, realizing the effects of the alcohol were fading.
She sat quietly, hoping to naturally sober up before the important meeting.
He realized he needed to sober up when he woke up with a headache and grogginess.
02
nuchter maken, afkicken
to reduce the effects of alcohol in a person's system
Example
After the party, he needed to sober up his intoxicated roommate before they could have a serious conversation.
He attempted to sober up his friend by encouraging them to drink water and take a break from alcohol.
03
nuchter worden, realistisch worden
to become alert, often after a period of excitement or unrealistic thinking
Example
As the team faced setbacks, they had to sober up and reassess their ambitious goals.
After the initial excitement wore off, he began to sober up and consider the practical challenges of the project.
Voorbeeld
As the hours passed, the partygoers began to sober up, realizing the effects of the alcohol were fading.
She sat quietly, hoping to naturally sober up before the important meeting.
He realized he needed to sober up when he woke up with a headache and grogginess.
The designated driver wisely chose to wait and sober up before driving everyone home.
After a night of heavy drinking, he needed time to sober up before facing the day.
