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src: wikipedia
- Definition
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- stand up :rise to one's feet
- The audience got up and applauded
- stand up :put into an upright position
- Can you stand the bookshelf up?
- stand up :be standing; be upright
- We had to stand for the entire performance!
- stand up :defend against attack or criticism
- He stood up for his friend|She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student
- stand up :resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
- Her shoes won't hold up|This theory won't hold water
- stand up :rise up as in fear
- The dog's fur bristled|It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!
- stand up :refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack