stand up

stand up

verb

Definition of STAND UP

intransitive verb

1

: to rise to a standing position

2

: to remain sound and intact under stress, attack, or close scrutiny

transitive verb

: to fail to keep an appointment with

— stand up for

: to defend against attack or criticism

— stand up to

1

: to meet fairly and fully

2

: to face boldly

— stand up with

: to be best man or maid of honor for at a wedding ceremony

Examples of STAND UP

1. <a hypothesis that won't stand up to close analysis>

First Known Use of STAND UP

before 12th century

Related to STAND UP

Synonyms: fly, hold up, pass, wash

Related Words: get through, go down, go over, go through, play, take, work

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