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to straighten up

verbarcaico/ɐpɾuˈmaɾ/rare

a·pru·mar

Definition

To straighten, tidy, put in order; to adjust properly.
He straightened his hat before entering the room.
The sergeant ordered the soldiers to straighten up for inspection.

Etymology

Origem obscura, possivelmente relacionada com 'prumo'.

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