sit up

Despite being cancer-ridden, Lorin sat up to greet the visitors.

Sit up straight, mister!

He sat up when we mentioned the increased pay package.

And within five minutes of the change United were level. Gabriel Obertan tuned his marker inside out and delivered a cross from the right that hit Hernandez and sat up perfectly for Owen to nod home.

I sat up all night waiting for her to come home.