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straighten up
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straighten up(
streyd
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. enderezar
I straightened up the pictures and dusted them.Enderecé los cuadros y les quité el polvo.
2. (to tidy up)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. ponerse derecho
I straightened up, and the doctor measured my height.Me puse derecho y el médico me midió la altura.
b. enderezarse
The soldier straightened up and saluted the commander.El soldado se enderezó y saludó al comandante.
a. cambiar de actitud
Alfred straightened up after he almost died as a result of alcohol toxicity.Alfred cambió de actitud luego de que casi muriera a causa del alcohol.
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