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

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

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

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

to fail to appear for a scheduled romantic meeting

(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