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to rise up
[phrase form: rise]
01
to join a rebellion or reject a previous allegiance, often as a group effort against authority or for a cause
Intransitive
Examples
The protestors were determined to rise up and oppose the unjust policies of the government.
The workers decided to rise up against the exploitative practices of the company.
02
to move upward from below or beneath something until reaching the top or surface
Intransitive
Examples
The diver watched the fish rise up to the surface of the water.
As the tide rose, the water slowly began to rise up over the sand.
03
(of a four-legged animal) to stand or lift its body on its hind legs
Intransitive
Examples
The horse rose up on its hind legs, striking the ground with its hooves.
The bear suddenly rose up, towering over the forest floor as it searched for food.
