stand up

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rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded"

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refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack

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put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"

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be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!"

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defend against attack or criticism; "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"

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resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.; "Her shoes won't hold up"; "This theory won't hold water"

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rise up as in fear; "The dog's fur bristled"; "It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!"