Sit up
phrasal verb
To move your body into a sitting position from a lying position.
He sat up in bed when he heard the noise.
Often appears as...
- sit up in bed
- sit up straight
phrasal verb
To become alert or pay attention.
The mention of a bonus made everyone sit up.
Often appears as...
- sit up and take notice
- sit up and listen
phrasal verb
A form of exercise involving the raising of the body to a sitting position.
She does 50 sit ups every morning to stay fit.
Often appears as...
- do sit ups
- start with sit ups
phrasal verb
To move your body into a sitting position from a lying position.
He sat up in bed when he heard the noise.
Often appears as...
- sit up in bed
- sit up straight
phrasal verb
To become alert or pay attention.
The mention of a bonus made everyone sit up.
Often appears as...
- sit up and take notice
- sit up and listen
phrasal verb
A form of exercise involving the raising of the body to a sitting position.
She does 50 sit ups every morning to stay fit.
Often appears as...
- do sit ups
- start with sit ups
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Motion
Often describes waking up or reacting to something while lying down.
I sat up when the alarm clock rang.
Pro Tip 2/3Surprise Trigger
Typically used when something unexpected prompts you to rise.
She sat up immediately after hearing the thunder.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Beds
While common with beds, it also applies to other surfaces like floors or grass.
He sat up on the picnic blanket.
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