stand up meaning and definition

STAND UP verb

Definition of stand up (verb)

1. rise to one's feet
   • "The audience got up and applauded"
   • synonyms: arise, get up, rise, uprise
   • antonym: sit
2. refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
3. put into an upright position
   • "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
   • synonyms: place upright, stand
4. be standing; be upright
   • "We had to stand for the entire performance!"
   • synonyms: stand
   • antonym: sit
5. defend against attack or criticism
   • "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"
   • synonyms: stick up
6. resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
   • "Her shoes won't hold up"; "This theory won't hold water"
   • synonyms: hold up, hold water
7. rise up as in fear
   • "The dog's fur bristled"; "It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!"
   • synonyms: bristle, uprise