Straightening Meaning in English
word · lemma: straighten
ˈstɹeɪtənɪŋ/, /ˈstɹeɪtnɪŋ
STRAY-tuh-ning
stɹˈeɪtənɪŋ
stray-TUH-ning
Definición
The act of making something straight or removing curves, bends, or tangles.
Uso & Matices
Commonly used for hair, clothes, posture, or objects. Refers specifically to the process or action (not the result). Can be literal or figurative. Main collocations: 'hair straightening', 'straightening up your back', 'straightening papers'.
Spanish: alisar - enderezarPortuguese (BR): alisar - endireitarPortuguese (PT): alisar - endireitarChinese (Simplified): 拉直 - 整理Chinese (Traditional): 拉直 - 整理Hindi: सीधा करनाArabic: تسوية - تقويمBengali: সোজা করা - গুছিয়ে নেওয়াRussian: выпрямление - распрямлениеJapanese: まっすぐにすること - 整えることVietnamese: duỗi thẳng - làm thẳngKorean: 펴기 - 정리Turkish: düzeltme - doğrultmaUrdu: سیدھا کرنا - ترتیب دیناIndonesian: meluruskan - merapikan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
She is straightening her hair before going out.
basic
He spent the morning straightening the chairs in the room.
basic
I am straightening my back to sit properly.
basic
She spent hours straightening her messy desk.
natural
After straightening the picture frame, it finally looked perfect.
natural
He's always straightening his tie before meetings.
natural