Stand up - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
- put into an upright position (syn: stand)
- be standing; be upright (syn: stand)
- defend against attack or criticism (syn: stick up)
- resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc. (syn: hold up)
- rise up as in fear (syn: bristle, uprise)
Extra examples
I stood up for him and said I had always found him to be honest.
We must make a product that will stand up to any comparison.
How long do you think the engine will stand up?
Will his story stand up in court?
I was honoured when John asked me to stand up with him at his wedding to Emily.
That boy will never learn to stand up for himself if you don't stop babying him.
The illness left her too weak to stand up.
He was too yellow to stand up and fight.
He found the nerve to stand up to his boss.
It takes courage to stand up for your rights.
I tried to stand up but the room was spinning.
She was tired of being a doormat and decided it was time to stand up for herself.
...let's accentuate the saxophones during this piece by having the sax players stand up...
...a specious argument that really does not stand up under close examination...
If too many people stand up, it will unbalance the boat.
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