Stand up
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British pronunciation/stˈand ˈʌp/
American pronunciation/stˈænd ˈʌp/

Definition & Meaning of "stand up"

to stand up
[phrase form: stand]
01

to rise to a standing position from a seated or lying position

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to stand up definition and meaning
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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.
02

to keep one's position or beliefs, especially when facing criticism

Transitive: to stand up one's position or beliefs
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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

to organize a unit so that it can fulfill its duties and responsibilities

Transitive: to stand up an operational unit
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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.
04

to raise something or someone from a lowered position to an upright position

Transitive: to stand up sth
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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.
05

to confirm the truth or validity of something when subjected to close examination

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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.
06

to fail to appear for a scheduled romantic meeting

Transitive: to stand up sb
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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.
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
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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.
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