stand up Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb rise to one's feet
get up; rise; uprise; arise.
- The audience got up and applauded
verb refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
verb put into an upright position
stand; place upright.
- Can you stand the bookshelf up?
verb be standing; be upright
stand.
- We had to stand for the entire performance!
verb defend against attack or criticism
stick up.
- He stood up for his friend
- She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student
verb resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
hold water; hold up.
- Her shoes won't hold up
- This theory won't hold water
verb rise up as in fear
uprise; bristle.
- The dog's fur bristled
- It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!