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Definition of upright - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
positionin a vertical position
- She stood upright despite the strong wind..
Adjective
1.
posturesitting or standing with a straight back
- He sat upright during the entire meeting.
2.
designtall rather than wide
- They bought an upright freezer for the kitchen.
3.
moral characterhonest and morally good
- She is known for her upright behavior.
Noun
1.
musicpiano with a vertical sounding board
- She played a beautiful melody on the upright.
2.
sportsgoal post in sports
- The ball hit the upright and bounced back.
3.
structurevertical column or post
- The fence was supported by several wooden uprights..
4.
cleaningUS short for upright vacuum cleanerUS
- He bought a new upright for the house.
5.
gamingUS arcade cabinet that stands vertically for gamesUS
- The arcade had several classic uprights.
Images of upright
piano with a vertical sounding board 
vertical column or post 
short for upright vacuum cleaner 
arcade cabinet that stands vertically for games
Expressions with upright
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sitting or standing very straight
She sat bolt upright when she heard the news..
sit with a very straight back
She sat bolt upright during the entire meeting.
ensure something stays standing
They used ropes to keep the tent upright.
put an object in a vertical position
She placed the vase upright on the table.
be in a vertical position
The soldiers were ordered to stand upright during the ceremony.
person who is honest and follows the rules
Everyone saw her as an upright citizen in the town.
man known for honesty and moral goodness
Everyone respected him as an upright man in the community..
compact piano with a vertical case
The upright piano fit perfectly in the small apartment.
largest and lowest-pitched string instrument in orchestras
He plays the upright bass in the school orchestra.
partially vertical in position
The semi-upright posture of the sculpture adds a dynamic feel..
musician playing the upright bass instrument
The upright bassist performed a stunning solo.
Origin of upright
Old English, upriht (erect)
Terms with upright included in their meaning
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physical position
be upright on feet without moving
ethics
male who is virtuous and morally upright
change position
assume an upright sitting position from lying down
support
structure for holding something upright
posture
upright position of the spine
upright posture
be physically upright
cycling
device to hold a bicycle upright
furniture
upright furniture for hanging clothes
furniture
upright pole with hooks for hanging coats
furniture
upright pole with hooks for hanging coats
ethical doctor
doctor who is morally upright
positive character
person who is kind and morally upright
physical movement
cause someone to move into an upright sitting position
position
place an object upright on its end
body posture
hold your body upright showing confidence or pride
posture
maintain an upright position with confidence or pride
posture
physically upright
not fall
remain in a raised or upright position
movement
fall from an upright position
balance
cause to overturn from an upright position
movement
into an upright position
kitchen item
rack for holding slices of toast upright
swimming
keeping the body upright in water by moving the legs and arms
construction
upright support at a building corner holding up walls or beams
Examples of upright in a sentence
He kept the book upright on the shelf. The soldiers stood upright during the inspection. She remained upright despite the bumpy ride. The upright piano fit perfectly in the corner. He admired the upright columns of the ancient temple. His upright nature earned him everyone's trust.
An upright citizen, she always tells the truth. The upright in the corner was a family heirloom. He preferred the sound of an upright over a grand piano. The kick sailed between the uprights for three points. A padded upright protected players near the end zone. The tent was held up by metal uprights. The uprights of the bridge were inspected for safety. The upright was easy to maneuver around furniture. She prefers using an upright for quick cleanups. He spent hours playing the old upright in the corner. Collectors often seek rare uprights from the 1980s.
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- French:debout, redressé, ...
- German:aufrecht, geradlinig, ...
- Italian:eretto, dritto, ...
- Spanish:verticalmente, erguido, ...
- Portuguese:de pé, ereto, ...
- Chinese:直立地, 笔直的, ...
- Japanese:まっすぐに, 背筋を伸ばした, ...
- Arabic:بِشَكْل عَمُودِي, مُسْتَقِيم, ...
- Hebrew:זָקוּף, יוֹשֵׁב זָקוּף, ...
- Russian:прямо, прямой, ...
- Ukrainian:вертикально, прямий, ...
- Hindi:सीधे, तना हुआ, ...
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