Meaning of stand up in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   stand up

   Definitions

   1. rise to one's feet

   Examples

   • « The audience got up and applauded »

   Antonyms

   • sit down
   • sit
   • lie down
   • lie
2. 2. refuse to back down

   Examples

   • « remain solid under criticism or attack »
3. 3. put into an upright position

   Examples

   • « Can you stand the bookshelf up? »
4. 4. be standing

   Examples

   • « be upright »
   • « We had to stand for the entire performance! »

   Antonyms

   • sit
   • sit down
   • lie
5. 5. defend against attack or criticism

   Examples

   • « He stood up for his friend »
   • « She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student »
6. 6. resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.

   Examples

   • « Her shoes won't hold up »
   • « This theory won't hold water »
7. 7. rise up as in fear

   Examples

   • « The dog's fur bristled »
   • « It was a sight to make one's hair uprise! »