Phrasal Verbs With 'Straighten'

Straighten out phrasal verb

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

Straighten up phrasal verb

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

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