verb
- to make or become straight
- to make neat and orderly
- to correct or resolve a problem or misunderstanding
Examples
- She tried to straighten her curly hair with a flat iron.
- Please straighten the crooked picture on the wall.
- He straightened his tie before the interview.
- I need to straighten my room before guests arrive.
- The road straightens out after the sharp curve.
- Let me straighten out this confusion about the meeting time.
- She straightened up when she heard her name called.