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to stand up
[phrase form: stand]
01
levantar-se, ficar em pé
to rise to a standing position from a seated or lying position
Intransitive
Example
After the meeting concluded, everyone was asked to stand up for a round of applause.
As the national anthem played, the entire audience was expected to stand up as a sign of respect.
When the bus arrived, passengers had to stand up and exit row by row.
02
manter-se firme, defender suas convicções
to keep one's position or beliefs, especially when facing criticism
Transitive: to stand up one's position or beliefs
Example
The activist stood up her principles in the face of harsh criticism from the media.
The politician stood up his stance on climate change despite facing opposition from other party members.
03
estabelecer, formar
to organize a unit so that it can fulfill its duties and responsibilities
Transitive: to stand up an operational unit
Example
The commanding officer stood up a new special forces unit, ensuring it had trained personnel, necessary equipment, and clear mission objectives.
The humanitarian organization stood up a disaster relief unit, assembling volunteers, procuring supplies, and setting up logistics to provide aid and support in affected areas.
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
04
levantar , erguer
to raise something or someone from a lowered position to an upright position
Transitive: to stand up sth
Example
Please stand the chair up against the wall when you're done using it.
The workers stood the ladder up against the wall to reach the high shelves.
Can you stand up the cardboard cutout against the wall?
05
confirmar, validar
to confirm the truth or validity of something when subjected to close examination
Intransitive
Example
The eyewitness testimony stood up as credible and consistent with other evidence.
The expert 's analysis stood up under peer review and validated the methodology.
The historical documents stood up as reliable sources for the events of that time.
06
deixar alguém na mão, dar o bolo em alguém
to fail to appear for a scheduled romantic meeting
Transitive: to stand up sb
Example
She stood him up at the restaurant after they had made dinner plans.
He stood up his date by not showing up at the agreed-upon location.
She was upset when her date stood her up without any explanation.
07
aproximar-se dos stumps, avançar para os 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
Example
Facing a skilled batsman, the wicket-keeper wisely stood up to the stumps, anticipating a quick reaction.
The wicket-keeper's strategy involved standing up to the stumps against the fast bowler to minimize the batsman's reaction time.
In crucial moments of the match, the wicket-keeper stood up to the stumps, displaying agility and quick reflexes.
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