gets, got, gotten, getting
to get up
phrasal verbC
To stand up from a sitting or lying position
- 1He got up to greet his friend.
- 2Please get up and come to the front.
When you get up, you move your body from sitting or lying down to a standing position. It means to rise or lift yourself off the ground or a chair. It is the action of going from a seated or horizontal position to a vertical one.
Remember to use your legs to push yourself up when getting up from a chair or bed. This will help you maintain balance and prevent falls.
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at a bustling market
A Busy Morning
Jason
Dorothy, can you help me with these boxes?
Dorothy
Sure, just let me get up from this bench.
Jason
Thanks! They're a bit heavy.
Dorothy
No problem, let's move them together.
on a picnic
A Relaxing Afternoon
Charles
It's such a nice day, isn't it?
Barbara
Absolutely! I think I'll get up and stretch my legs a bit.
Charles
Good idea, I might join you in a moment.
Barbara
Take your time, the sun feels great.
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Similar to "to get up":
- 1stand up
- 2rise
to get up meanings: