Αναζήτηση
to stick up
[phrase form: stick]
01
to rob someone using a weapon or some form of threat
Transitive: to stick up a place
Example
The armed robbers stuck up the convenience store last night.
Police believe the same group may have stuck up several fast food restaurants.
The desperate criminal chose to stick up a gas station to get quick money.
02
to defend oneself or others when facing criticism, opposition, or unfair treatment
Transitive: to stick up sb
Example
The teacher stuck up the quiet student who was being unfairly judged.
She stuck up her friend when others were gossiping about her.
We should stick up our colleagues when they face unjust criticism.
03
to extend above a surface
Intransitive
Example
The antenna on the roof stuck up into the sky.
His hair stuck up in a messy fashion.
The giraffe 's neck stuck up above the trees.
04
to attach something in a vertical position
Transitive: to stick up sth
Example
They stuck up the photos of their vacation on the refrigerator.
She stuck up the colorful posters on the classroom walls.
She stuck up the reminder on her computer screen.
Παράδειγμα
The armed robbers stuck up the convenience store last night.
Police believe the same group may have stuck up several fast food restaurants.
The desperate criminal chose to stick up a gas station to get quick money.
The security camera footage captured the suspect attempting to stick up a local business.
I hope they catch the guy who stuck up the liquor store.
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