sit up

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. fiil To assume a sitting position from a position lying down.

   “Despite being cancer-ridden, Lorin sat up to greet the visitors.”

2. fiil To sit erect.

   “Sit up straight, mister!”

3. fiil To show sudden interest or surprise.

   “He sat up when we mentioned the increased pay package.”

4. fiil To bounce, especially to a comfortable height.

   “And within five minutes of the change United were level. Gabriel Obertan tuned his marker inside out and delivered a cross from the right that hit Hernandez and sat up perfectly for Owen to nod home.”

5. fiil To not go to bed (notionally remaining in a sitting position).

   “I sat up all night waiting for her to come home.”

6. fiil For a young lady to open her house for several successive nights for any visitors who wish to pay their respects.
7. isim Alternative spelling of sit-up.