stand up

v 1: rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded"

[syn: {arise}, {rise}, {get up}] [ant: {sit down}, {lie

down}]

2: refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack

3: put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf

up?" [syn: {stand}, {place upright}]

4: be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire

performance!" [syn: {stand}] [ant: {sit}, {lie}]

5: defend against attack or criticism;"He stood up to the

committee and defended the contract"

6: resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.; "Her shoes won't

hold up"; This theory won't hold up" [syn: {hold up}]