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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.
He stands up whenever the teacher asks a question.
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.
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
Examples
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
Examples
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
Intransitive
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
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.
