keep something upright

Frequency: 6.14.7 per million words

to cause something to remain in a vertical position

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Examples (10)

  • Please try to keep the bottle upright to prevent spilling.
  • The heavy base helps keep the lamp upright during storms.
  • He struggled to keep the ladder upright on the uneven ground.
  • You need to keep your seatback upright for landing.
  • It was difficult to keep the tent poles upright in the strong wind.
  • The device is designed to keep the camera upright while moving.
  • We used sandbags to keep the sign upright.
  • She managed to keep the bicycle upright despite the ice.
  • Make sure to keep the box upright as it contains fragile items.
  • The internal gyroscope helps keep the vehicle upright.