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prick up

UK
/prɪk ʌp/
US
/prɪk ʌp/

Translations

prick upverb
pricked up
Past Simple
pricked up
Past Participle
pricking up
Gerund
UK
/prɪk ʌp/
US
/prɪk ʌp/
dresserS’emploie surtout avec les oreilles, au sens de les relever brusquement en réaction à un bruit ou à un signal.
The dog pricked up its ears when it heard the whistle.
Le chien a dressé les oreilles en entendant le sifflet.
Additional translations
se redresserAu sens figuré, quand une personne devient soudain plus attentive ou plus alerte.
Synonyms
perk up
listen attentively
pay attention
become alert

Definitions

prick upverb
To raise or lift something, especially ears, in response to a sound or alert.
The dog pricked up its ears when it heard the whistle.
To become more attentive or alert.
She pricked up when she heard her name mentioned in the conversation.
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