Verb

(en verb)

To cause to become straight.

To become straight.

To put in ; to tidy up.

to straighten one's affairs, or an account

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, year=2011 , date=Septembe 24 , author=Ben Dirs , title=Rugby World Cup 2011: England 67-3 Romania , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=Tuilagi and Ashton started in lively fashion, centre Tuilagi doing what he does best, straightening and bursting into the line, and Ashton always looking to leave his wing and get involved in the action.}}

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

(slang) To .

To stand up, especially from a sitting position.