SIT UP


Meaning of SIT UP in English

1.

If you sit up , you move into a sitting position when you have been leaning back or lying down.

Her head spins dizzily as soon as she sits up.

PHRASAL VERB : V P

2.

If you sit someone up , you move them into a sitting position when they have been leaning back or lying down.

She sat him up and made him comfortable.

PHRASAL VERB : V n P

3.

If you sit up , you do not go to bed although it is very late.

We sat up drinking and talking...

= stay up

PHRASAL VERB : V P

4.

see also sit-up

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