Definition & Meaning of "stick up"

to stick up

[phrase form: stick]

to rob someone using a weapon or some form of threat

to defend oneself or others when facing criticism, opposition, or unfair treatment

to extend above a surface

to attach something in a vertical position

Example

The armed robbers stuck up the convenience store last night.

Police believe the same group may have stuck up several fast food restaurants.

The desperate criminal chose to stick up a gas station to get quick money.

The security camera footage captured the suspect attempting to stick up a local business.

I hope they catch the guy who stuck up the liquor store.

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