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

  • (..) He flies off the handle sometimes, but we're good friends. I have a business to run. I've got to kick asses sometimes. We had an argument, so I had to straighten him out. You straightened my brother out? He was banging cocktail waitresses! Players couldn't get a drink. What's wrong with you? (..)
    1972 The Godfather