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to stand up
[phrase form: stand]
01
to rise to a standing position from a seated or lying position
Intransitive
Examples
She stood up when the speaker entered the room.
02
to keep one's position or beliefs, especially when facing criticism
Transitive: to stand up one's position or beliefs
Examples
The activist stood up her principles in the face of harsh criticism from the media.
03
to organize a unit so that it can fulfill its duties and responsibilities
Transitive: to stand up an operational unit
Examples
The commanding officer stood up a new special forces unit, ensuring it had trained personnel, necessary equipment, and clear mission objectives.
04
to raise something or someone from a lowered position to an upright position
Transitive: to stand up sth
Examples
Please stand the chair up against the wall when you're done using it.
05
to confirm the truth or validity of something when subjected to close examination
Intransitive
Examples
The eyewitness testimony stood up as credible and consistent with other evidence.
06
to fail to appear for a scheduled romantic meeting
Transitive: to stand up sb
Examples
She stood him up at the restaurant after they had made dinner plans.
07
(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
Examples
Facing a skilled batsman, the wicket-keeper wisely stood up to the stumps, anticipating a quick reaction.
