Sit up Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɪt/ /ˈəp
SIT-uhp
sˈɪt/ /ˈʌp
SIT-up
Definición
To move from lying down or slouching to an upright sitting position. Also refers to an exercise where you lie down and lift your upper body towards your knees.
Uso & Matices
Often used to command someone to straighten up or pay attention. As a noun, 'sit-up' means the abdominal exercise. Don't confuse 'sit up' (change posture) with 'stay up' (remain awake).
Spanish: incorporarse - sentarse erguido - abdominales (ejercicio)Portuguese (BR): sentar-se ereto - levantar o tronco - abdominal (exercício)Portuguese (PT): sentar-se direito - levantar o tronco - abdominal (exercício)Chinese (Simplified): 坐起来 - 仰卧起坐（锻炼）Chinese (Traditional): 坐起來 - 仰臥起坐（運動）Hindi: सीधे बैठना - सिट-अप (व्यायाम)Arabic: يجلس منتصبًا - تمرين البطن (تمرين)Bengali: সোজা হয়ে বসা - সিট-আপ (ব্যায়াম)Russian: сесть прямо - подтянуться (упр.) - скручивание (упр.)Japanese: 背筋を伸ばして座る - シットアップ（運動）Vietnamese: ngồi thẳng dậy - gập bụng (bài tập)Korean: 똑바로 앉다 - 윗몸 일으키기(운동)Turkish: doğrulup oturmak - mekik (egzersiz)Urdu: سیدھا بیٹھنا - سِٹ اپ (ورزش)Indonesian: duduk tegak - sit-up (olahraga)
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Please sit up straight in your chair.
basic
She told the children to sit up and listen.
basic
Can you do ten sit-ups every morning?
basic
He had to sit up suddenly when he heard the noise.
natural
After lying down for hours, it was hard for her to sit up.
natural
He does a hundred sit-ups before breakfast every day.
natural