straighten up

phrasal verbPart ofstraighten

straighten up — phrasal verb

1. to make a room, house, or other space neat and tidy by putting things back where

1.phrasal verb
Definition

to make a room, house, or other space neat and tidy by putting things back where they belong.

Example

Before the landlord arrived for the inspection, Inês and her roommates straightened up the entire apartment.

Henrik spent Saturday morning straightening up the garage, sweeping the floor, and organising the tools on the wall rack.