straighten up
US /ˈstreɪtən ʌp/
UK /ˈstreɪtən ʌp/
1.
merapikan, membereskan
to make something tidy or put it in order
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Please straighten up your room before you go out.
Tolong rapikan kamarmu sebelum kamu keluar.
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She spent the morning straightening up the living room.
Dia menghabiskan pagi merapikan ruang tamu.
2.
meluruskan badan, tegak
to stand or sit upright after slouching or bending
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He straightened up and looked me in the eye.
Dia meluruskan badan dan menatap mataku.
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The old man slowly straightened up from his stooped position.
Pria tua itu perlahan meluruskan badan dari posisi membungkuknya.
3.
memperbaiki diri, bertingkah laku baik
to improve one's behavior or performance
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He needs to straighten up if he wants to keep his job.
Dia perlu memperbaiki diri jika ingin mempertahankan pekerjaannya.
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The coach told the team to straighten up and play harder.
Pelatih menyuruh tim untuk memperbaiki diri dan bermain lebih keras.