straighten

Definition

  • verb: to make (something) straight or to become straight
  • verb: to make 'straight'
  • often + 'out'
  • synonyms: straight

Examples

  • Her parents sent her to boarding school to 'straighten' her 'out'.

  • He took time to 'straighten out' the papers on his desk.

  • You need to 'straighten out' your legs for this stretch.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and you made up this whole sexual assault story to get him fired. - What?! -Says he came to your apartment to try and straighten things out, but your security people got involved and it all went south. No, that is complete bullshit. I'll put that down as a denial. (..)
    2018 Fifty Shades Freed