sits up
Assumes an upright position
Sits up means to rise from lying down to a seated position: She sits up in bed when the alarm goes off.
It also describes maintaining an upright posture rather than slouching: Sit up straight at the table.
To sit up can mean to stay awake past one's usual bedtime: We sat up talking until 3 a.m.
When something makes you sit up, it captures your attention suddenly: The news made investors sit up and take notice.
- bedFurniture for slumber
- in bedReclining for sleep
- leanLacking fat; incline
- postureBody position, alignment
- backReverse side; support
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