stop sleeping
I usually wake up at six in the morning.
wake up — 2 meanings
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phrasal verb2 meanings
wake upsame phrase
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make someone aware
The news report woke people up to the dangers of air pollution.
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1. stop sleeping
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To stop sleeping and become awake.
I usually wake up at six in the morning.
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To make someone realize or notice something, especially something important.
The news report woke people up to the dangers of air pollution.
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