sober up

phrasal verbPart ofsober

sober up — phrasal verb

1. To become less drunk and more clear-headed, or to help someone become less drunk

1.phrasal verb
Definition

To become less drunk and more clear-headed, or to help someone become less drunk.

Example

Sivan sat in the garden for an hour drinking coffee, hoping to sober up before the taxi arrived.

Felix tried to sober up his friend with cold water and a long walk.