Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊbər/
verb to become sober; to make someone sober
A1 I sober up quickly after drinking alcohol.
A2 She needs to sober her friend up before they leave the party.
B1 He tried to sober himself up by drinking lots of water.
B2 The therapist helped him sober up and face his addiction.
C1 After years of struggling with alcoholism, he finally managed to sober up.
C2 The rehabilitation program helped her sober up and start a new life.
adjective not drunk; abstaining from alcohol
A1 She is sober and responsible.
A2 After the party, he made sure to stay sober and drive everyone home safely.
B1 It's important to stay sober when making important decisions.
B2 He was the only sober one at the meeting, able to make clear and rational decisions.
C1 Her sober analysis of the situation led to a successful outcome.
C2 The CEO's sober approach to business strategy has led to steady growth for the company.
formal It is important to remain sober while operating heavy machinery.
informal I decided to stay sober at the party last night.
slang I'm trying to stay sober for a while to clear my head.
figurative After the chaos of the holidays, I am looking forward to a sober January.
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