stand up (Meaning)

Wordnet

stand up (v)

rise to one's feet

refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack

put into an upright position

be standing; be upright

defend against attack or criticism

resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.

rise up as in fear

Wordnet

stand up (s)

requiring a standing position

stand up Sentence Examples

  1. The audience erupted in applause as the comedian stood up to deliver his routine.
  2. The concert attendees stood up en masse to cheer for their favorite band.
  3. The student stood up confidently to present his report to the class.
  4. The soldiers stood up in formation, ready to march into battle.
  5. The protesters stood up for their beliefs, blocking the street in defiance.
  6. The boxer stood up from the canvas after being knocked down, determined to continue the fight.
  7. The victim stood up against her attacker, refusing to let him intimidate her.
  8. The company stood up for its employees, providing them with a fair wage and benefits package.
  9. The politician stood up on the podium, delivering a speech that inspired listeners.
  10. The child stood up with newfound confidence, eager to explore the world around him.

FAQs About the word stand up

rise to one's feet, refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack, put into an upright position, be standing; be upright, defend against attack or

upright, honest,honorable, ethical, principled, noble, decent, respectable, respected, conscientious

rotten, bad, criminal, corrupt, roguish, evil, dishonorable, unworthy, base, unprincipled

The audience erupted in applause as the comedian stood up to deliver his routine.

The concert attendees stood up en masse to cheer for their favorite band.

The student stood up confidently to present his report to the class.

The soldiers stood up in formation, ready to march into battle.