sit up
sit up
verbDefinition of SIT UP
intransitive verb
1
a : to rise from a lying to a sitting position b : to sit with the back erect
2
: to show interest, alertness, or surprise <sit up and take notice>
3
: to stay up after the usual time for going to bed
First Known Use of SIT UP
13th century
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