sober up

uncountable · intransitive · phrasal, no object

A phrasal verb meaning to become sober, especially after being drunk or intoxicated; also used figuratively to mean becoming serious or realistic.

ruФразовый глагол, означающий становиться трезвым, особенно после опьянения; также используется в переносном смысле для обозначения становления серьёзным или реалистичным.esVerbo frasal que significa volverse sobrio, especialmente después de estar ebrio; también se usa en sentido figurado para indicar volverse serio o realista.frVerbe à particule signifiant devenir sobre, en particulier après une ivresse ; également employé au sens figuré pour désigner le fait de devenir sérieux ou réaliste.dePhrasal verb, das bedeutet, nüchtern zu werden, besonders nach Alkoholkonsum; auch im übertragenen Sinne verwendet für das Ernst- oder Realistischwerden.ptVerbo frasal que significa ficar sóbrio após embriaguez; também usado em sentido figurado para se tornar sério, realista ou recuperar a lucidez.zh动词短语，指从醉酒状态恢复清醒；也用于比喻义，指变得严肃、现实或清醒过来。arفعل مركب يعني أن يصبح المرء صاحياً بعد السُّكر؛ ويُستعمل أيضاً مجازاً للدلالة على العودة إلى الجدّية أو الواقعية بعد التهوّر أو الغفلة.

1. Become less drunk informal

   To become less intoxicated or to return to a sober state after drinking alcohol.

   • He drank coffee to try to sober up before the meeting.
   • It took her a few hours to sober up after the party.
   • Drinking water can help you sober up faster.

   ruПротрезветьesvolverse sobriofrdessoûlerdeNüchtern werdenptFicar sóbriozh酒醒arيَصْحُو من السُّكْر

   Synonyms: dry outsober

2. Become serious or realistic informal

   To become more serious, realistic, or less naive about a situation.

   • The accident made him sober up about the dangers of reckless driving.
   • She needs to sober up and face the financial reality.
   • The criticism helped him sober up and improve his work.

   ruСтать серьёзнымesvolverse serio o realistafrrevenir à la réalitédeErnst werdenptCair na realzh认清现实arأن يصبح جادًّا وواقعيًّا

   Synonyms: grow upsee the lightwake upwise up

• sobered up past participle
• sobered up past simple
• sobering up present participle
• sobers up third person singular

Base verb: sober