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to stand up
[phrase form: stand]
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mantenere la propria posizione, difendere i propri principi
to keep one's position or beliefs, especially when facing criticism
Transitive: to stand up one's position or beliefs
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costituire, organizare
to organize a unit so that it can fulfill its duties and responsibilities
Transitive: to stand up an operational unit
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sollevare, mettere in posizione verticale
to raise something or someone from a lowered position to an upright position
Transitive: to stand up sth
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resistere, confermare
to confirm the truth or validity of something when subjected to close examination
Intransitive
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dare buca, non presentarsi
to fail to appear for a scheduled romantic meeting
Transitive: to stand up sb
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avvicinarsi ai pali, spostarsi verso i pali
(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
stand up
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When the bus arrived, passengers had to stand up and exit row by row.
As the national anthem played, the entire audience was expected to stand up as a sign of respect.
The audience was captivated by the performance, giving the artists a standing ovation as they all stood up.
The toddler was excited to see the birthday cake and tried to stand up in the high chair.
The activist stood up her principles in the face of harsh criticism from the media.
