English Dictionary

sit up

動詞

自動詞 前置詞句 インド 歴史的

(intransitive) To assume a sitting position from a position lying down. / (intransitive) To sit erect. / (intransitive) To show sudden interest or surprise.

日本語の意味

寝た状態から起きて座る体勢になる。 / 真っ直ぐに座る。 / 急に興味や驚きを示す。

When the alarm rang, he tried to sit up but felt dizzy.

目覚ましが鳴ると、彼は起き上がろうとしたが、めまいがした。

意味（1）

(intransitive) To assume a sitting position from a position lying down.

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

意味（2）

(intransitive) To sit erect.

Sit up straight, mister!

意味（3）

(intransitive) To show sudden interest or surprise.

He sat up when we mentioned the increased pay package.

意味（4）

(chiefly sports, of the ball) To bounce, especially to a comfortable height.

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.

意味（5）

To not go to bed (notionally remaining in a sitting position).

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

意味（6）

(India, historical) For a young lady to open her house for several successive nights for any visitors who wish to pay their respects.

sits up （ present singular third-person ）

sitting up （ participle present ）

sat up （ participle past ）

sat up （ past ）