sober up

1 of 1verb

/ˈsoʊbər ʌp/

Forms:sobers up,sobering up,sobered up,sobered up

to stop being under the influence of alcohol

After a night of heavy drinking, he needed time to sober up before facing the day.
The designated driver wisely chose to wait and sober up before driving everyone home.
She sat quietly, hoping to naturally sober up before the important meeting.
He realized he needed to sober up when he woke up with a headache and grogginess.
As the hours passed, the partygoers began to sober up, realizing the effects of the alcohol were fading.

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to reduce the effects of alcohol in a person's system

The medical staff provided treatment to effectively sober the patient up and prevent further complications.
After the party, he needed to sober up his intoxicated roommate before they could have a serious conversation.
The concerned friend tried to sober the heavily drunk individual up by offering food and non-alcoholic beverages.
He attempted to sober up his friend by encouraging them to drink water and take a break from alcohol.
In emergency situations, medical professionals work diligently to sober up patients and address any health risks.

to become alert, often after a period of excitement or unrealistic thinking

After the initial excitement wore off, he began to sober up and consider the practical challenges of the project.
After the celebration, they needed a meeting to sober up the team and discuss the upcoming challenges.
As the team faced setbacks, they had to sober up and reassess their ambitious goals.
He realized he needed to sober the team up and bring their focus back to achievable objectives.
The financial advisor tried to sober the client up by highlighting the risks associated with the investment.

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