sit up (/sɪt ʌp/)

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Meaning

Meaning: rise to a sitting position

To move from lying down to a sitting position, or to stay awake late.

Examples

🗣 The baby can sit up by herself now.

Etymology

From ‘sit’ plus ‘up’, emphasising the upright sitting position.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in describing posture or staying awake.

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Tags: phrasal-verb

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