stand up stand up /stænd ʌp/

verb

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