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to straighten up
[phrase form: straighten]
01
to correct one's posture or position to become more upright
Examples
The teacher reminded the students to straighten up in their chairs during the lesson.
02
to organize a space, making it neat and tidy
Examples
After the party, we had to straighten up the living room by putting away the decorations.
03
to improve one's behavior, often by becoming more responsible or disciplined
Dialect
American
AmericanExamples
After getting into trouble at school, he was told he needed to straighten up and start taking his studies seriously.
