0 to start to understand a situation or fact and believe what you hear about it, even if it is difficult or unpleasant: --
It's about time employers wised up to the fact that employees who are happy work more efficiently.
Those who think this is a harmless recreational drug should wise up.
1 to begin to understand the truth about an unpleasant situation or a fact: --
It’s time that Congress wised up to the fact that most citizens do not trust politicians.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer
wise up