to stand up to
[phrase form: stand]
01
stå upp mot, göra motstånd mot
to courageously confront and resist someone or something, refusing to be controlled
Exempel
He stood up to the oppressive regime, speaking out against their injustices.
Han stod upp mot det förtryckande regimet och talade ut mot deras orättvisor.
She bravely stood up to the bully, refusing to be intimidated.
Hon stod modigt upp mot mobbaren och vägrade att bli skrämd.
02
stå emot, motstå
to endure harsh conditions without being significantly damaged
Exempel
This fabric will stand up to repeated washings.
Det här tyget kommer att stå emot upprepade tvättar.
The new car stood up well to the long drive.
Den nya bilen stod sig bra under den långa resan.
