English Explanatory Dictionary

right the ship

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Correct a process that is not proceeding properly.

Word forms

right the ship rights the ship righting the ship righted the ship steady the ship

Synonyms

put things right

Related words

set aright set right bilge pump even keel tight ship
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