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sit up

To assume a sitting position from a position lying down.
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Despite being sick, Lorin sat up to greet the visitors.

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

Additional definitions for 'sit up':

sit upTo sit erect.
sit upTo show sudden interest or surprise.
sit upTo bounce, especially to a comfortable height.
sit upTo not go to bed.
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