stand up

US /stænd ˈʌp/
UK /stænd ˈʌp/
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1.

to rise to one's feet

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Please stand up when the judge enters the courtroom.
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He was too weak to stand up.
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riseget up
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sit downlie down
2.

to defend oneself or one's beliefs against attack or criticism

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You need to stand up for what you believe in.
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She always stands up to bullies.
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defendadvocateresistoppose
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back downgive in
3.

to remain valid or effective

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The contract will stand up in court.
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His alibi didn't stand up to scrutiny.
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hold upendurelast
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fall apartfail
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