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

  • (..) - So I went straight ahead and moved in. - Soon as we get this rubbish cleaned up. Oh. So this is all... Well, obviously I can straighten things up a bit. - That's a skull. - Friend of mine. When I say friend... What do you think, then, Dr Watson? There's another bedroom upstairs, (..)
    2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: A Study in Pink Season: 1 Episode 1