Stay awake (3,2)

I believe the answer is:

sit up

(Other definitions for sit up that I've seen before include "Abdominal exercise" , "It takes physical effort" , "may aid fitness" , "form of exercise" , "not to crash" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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