Straighten Definition

strātn
straightened, straightening, straightens
verb
straightened, straightening, straightens
To make or become straight or straighter.
American Heritage
To make or become straight.
Webster's New World

To put in order; to sort; to tidy up.

To straighten one's affairs, or an account.
Wiktionary

To clarify a situation or concept to (an audience).

Wiktionary

(slang) To bribe or corrupt.

Wiktionary
idiom
straighten out
  • to make or become less confused, easier to deal with, etc.
  • to make or become more correct or moral in behavior; reform
Webster's New World
straighten up
  • to put in good order; make tidy

    straighten up your room before leaving

Webster's New World

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