Sekirov Dictionary

sit up

verb 7
/ˈsɪt.ʌp/ noun 1
forms 5

verb7

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To assume a sitting position from a position lying down.
- Despite being cancer-ridden, Lorin sat up to greet the visitors.
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To sit erect.
- Sit up straight, mister!
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To not go to bed (notionally remaining in a sitting position).
- I sat up all night waiting for her to come home.
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To show sudden interest or surprise.
- He sat up when we mentioned the increased pay package.
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To bounce, especially to a comfortable height.
- And within five minutes of the change United were level. Gabriel Obertan tuned his marker inside out and delivered a cross from the right that hit Hernandez and sat up perfectly for Owen to nod home. — 2011
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To stop pedalling hard.
- Half way up the climb, Jones sat up and let Smith continue alone.
(India, historical) For a young lady to open her house for several successive nights for any visitors who wish to pay their respects.

sit-up

/ˈsɪt.ʌp/

noun1

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An exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted, bringing the torso of a person lying down to a more upright position. The degree of difficulty can be controlled by choosing from partial-range or full-range versions.
- Susan's doing sit-ups to strengthen her muscles.

forms

sat up · sitting up · sits up · sit ups · sit-ups

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