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to sit up
[phrase form: sit]
01
to change one's position from a lying or reclining position into an upright one
02
to stay awake beyond the usual or expected time
03
to help a person to move from a reclined position to a seated one
04
to pay attention or show interest, especially in a particular topic or conversation
Example
After a long nap on the couch, she suddenly sat up, realizing she had overslept.
The patient in the hospital bed struggled to sit up after the surgery.
The yoga instructor instructed the class to slowly sit up after the relaxation pose.
The baby learned to sit up on her own, a milestone in her development.
The nurse gently sat up the patient in bed to administer the medication.
