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to stand up
[phrase form: stand]
01
levantarse, ponerse de pie
to rise to a standing position from a seated or lying position
Intransitive
Ejemplos
They stood up quickly to give him a round of applause.
Se levantaron rápidamente para darle una ronda de aplausos.
02
defender, mantenerse firme
to keep one's position or beliefs, especially when facing criticism
Transitive: to stand up one's position or beliefs
Ejemplos
The activist stood up her principles in the face of harsh criticism from the media.
La activista defendió sus principios frente a las duras críticas de los medios.
03
establecer, organizar
to organize a unit so that it can fulfill its duties and responsibilities
Transitive: to stand up an operational unit
Ejemplos
The environmental organization stood up a wildlife conservation unit, mobilizing a team of experts to protect endangered species, preserve habitats, and educate the public about environmental sustainability
La organización ambiental estableció una unidad de conservación de vida silvestre, movilizando un equipo de expertos para proteger especies en peligro, preservar hábitats y educar al público sobre la sostenibilidad ambiental.
04
levantar, poner de pie
to raise something or someone from a lowered position to an upright position
Transitive: to stand up sth
Ejemplos
Can you stand up the cardboard cutout against the wall?
¿Puedes levantar el recorte de cartón contra la pared?
05
resistir el examen, mantenerse firme
to confirm the truth or validity of something when subjected to close examination
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The historical documents stood up as reliable sources for the events of that time.
Los documentos históricos se mantuvieron firmes como fuentes confiables de los eventos de esa época.
06
dejar plantado, hacer el vacío
to fail to appear for a scheduled romantic meeting
Transitive: to stand up sb
Ejemplos
She was upset when her date stood her up without any explanation.
Ella estaba molesta cuando su cita la dejó plantada sin ninguna explicación.
07
acercarse, ponerse de pie cerca de los stumps
(of a wicket-keeper in cricket) to move closer to the area behind the batsman to be in a better position to catch the ball, especially when the bowler is delivering the ball
Transitive: to stand up to the stump
Ejemplos
In crucial moments of the match, the wicket-keeper stood up to the stumps, displaying agility and quick reflexes.
En los momentos cruciales del partido, el guardameta se acercó a los stumps, mostrando agilidad y reflejos rápidos.
