straighten up
US /ˈstreɪtən ʌp/
UK /ˈstreɪtən ʌp/
1.
mengemas, menyusun
to make something tidy or put it in order
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Please straighten up your room before you go out.
Tolong kemaskan bilik awak sebelum keluar.
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She spent the morning straightening up the living room.
Dia menghabiskan pagi mengemas ruang tamu.
2.
meluruskan badan, berdiri 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 memandang saya di mata.
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The old man slowly straightened up from his stooped position.
Lelaki tua itu perlahan-lahan meluruskan badan dari posisi membongkoknya.
3.
memperbaiki diri, berkelakuan 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 dia mahu mengekalkan pekerjaannya.
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The coach told the team to straighten up and play harder.
Jurulatih memberitahu pasukan untuk memperbaiki diri dan bermain lebih keras.