sit up
(intransitive) To assume a sitting position from a position lying down.
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I honestly have no idea. All I know is everything feels so heavy that I'm struggling to sit up and my limbs are on fire
Struggles to sit up, murmuring desperately what sounds like an apology followed by frantic begging. Just as quick he goes still, cheek rubbing at blue/orange hair and a familiar growling moan coming from him. He was…
WOAH what the heck happened here?? You said.. God beat you up??? *helps support Mike so he can sit up* A lot is broken. Can you not move anything at all??
Heis trying to sit up straight. Give him a little credit.
So today I'm in bed all day -- unable to wake up until after ten hours' sleep, unable to sit up for ages, needed help to the bathroom, et ceterah et ceterahhhh. But I'm still glad I got outside yesterday.
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(intransitive) To assume a sitting position from a position lying down.
Despite being cancer-ridden, Lorin sat up to greet the visitors.
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(intransitive) To show sudden interest or surprise.
“I honestly have no idea. All I know is everything feels so heavy that I'm struggling to sit up and my limbs are on fire”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Struggles to sit up, murmuring desperately what sounds like an apology followed by frantic begging. Just as quick he goes still, cheek rubbing at blue/orange hair and a familiar growling moan coming from him. He was still asleep…”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(intransitive) To sit erect.
Sit up straight, mister!
“WOAH what the heck happened here?? You said.. God beat you up??? *helps support Mike so he can sit up* A lot is broken. Can you not move anything at all??”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Heis trying to sit up straight. Give him a little credit.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“So today I'm in bed all day -- unable to wake up until after ten hours' sleep, unable to sit up for ages, needed help to the bathroom, et ceterah et ceterahhhh. But I'm still glad I got outside yesterday.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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