phrasal verb

Sit up

Rank #1890Letter SInseparable

2Sections

Suddenly take notice or pay attention

Meanings

  • Suddenly take notice or pay attention (intransitive, International English)
  • Move from lying down to a sitting position (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • We need to SIT UP on the task.
  • She's SITTING UP on her studies.
  • Don't SIT UP on the negatives.

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