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to straighten up
[phrase form: straighten]
01
to correct one's posture or position to become more upright
Example
The yoga instructor guided the class to straighten up their spines during the meditation session.
The teacher reminded the students to straighten up in their chairs during the lesson.
He felt a sudden pain in his neck and realized he needed to straighten up his posture.
02
to organize a space, making it neat and tidy
Example
After the party, we had to straighten up the living room by putting away the decorations.
The team collaborated to straighten up the storage room, optimizing space for easy access.
It only takes a few minutes to straighten up the kitchen if you clean up as you cook.
03
to improve one's behavior, often by becoming more responsible or disciplined
Example
His parents told him to straighten up after his poor grades and lack of responsibility around the house.
If you want to get promoted, you 'll need to straighten up and show more commitment to your job.
She realized she needed to straighten up after her friends pointed out how her negative attitude was affecting everyone.
Example
The yoga instructor guided the class to straighten up their spines during the meditation session.
The teacher reminded the students to straighten up in their chairs during the lesson.
He felt a sudden pain in his neck and realized he needed to straighten up his posture.
After a long day at the computer, she decided to take a break and straighten up her back.
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