Definitions

1. verb

to make something straight or straighter

“She had to straighten the crooked picture frame.”

2. verb

to make oneself or something appear more honest or sincere

“He tried to straighten out his reputation after being involved in the scandal.”

3. verb

to make something or oneself more organized or regular

“They worked hard to straighten out their finances after the divorce.”

4. noun

the process of making something straight or straighter

“The straightening of the roads improved traffic flow significantly.”