2 English Phrasal Verbs With 'STRAIGHTEN'

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We have definitions for 2 phrasal verbs with 'STRAIGHTEN'

  1. Straighten out
  1. Straighten up

2 phrasal verbs with 'STRAIGHTEN'

Straighten out

  1. Make something straight
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: I'm always having to STRAIGHTEN OUT the wires connected to my computer.
  2. Deal with a problem
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: I had to STRAIGHTEN OUT things after the mess they had made.
  3. Make clear and resolve
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: There are a few issues I'd like to STRAIGHTEN OUT first.
  4. Improve someone's behaviour
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: Starting work has STRAIGHTENED him OUT and calmed him down.

Straighten up

  1. Stand straight
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: She STRAIGHTENED UP when her boss walked in.
  2. Tidy
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: I STRAIGHTENED UP the room before they arrived.
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