Meaning of sit up in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    sit up

    Definitions

    1. not go to bed

    Examples

    • « Don't stay up so late--you have to go to work tomorrow »
    • « We sat up all night to watch the election »
  2. 2. change to an upright sitting position

    Examples

    • « He sat up in bed »

    Derived terms

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