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stand up Definition

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

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