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Meaning of sit-up | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈsɪt.ʌp/

Definitions

An exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted, bringing the torso of a person lying down to a more upright position. The degree of difficulty can be controlled by choosing from partial-range or full-range versions.

Equivalents

Čeština sedoleh
Español abdominal
Français redressement assis
Italiano addominali
Polski brzuszki
Português abdominal
Русский пресс

Examples

“Susan's doing sit-ups to strengthen her muscles.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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