stand up

rise to one''s feet

• “The audience got up and applauded”

refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack

put into an upright position

• “Can you stand the bookshelf up?”

be standing; be upright

• “We had to stand for the entire performance!”

defend against attack or criticism

• “He stood up for his friend”
• “She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student”

resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.

• “Her shoes won”
• “;”
• “t hold water”

rise up as in fear

• “The dog”
• “;”
• “s hair uprise!”

requiring a standing position

• “a stand-up bar”
• “a stand-up comic”

of a collar; standing up rather than folded down

• “an uncomfortable standup collar”
• “a stiff collar”