stand up
Third Person
stands up
Present Participle
standing up
Past Tense
stood up
Past Participle
stood up
1
to rise to a standing position from a seated or lying position
- She stood up when the speaker entered the room.
- He stands up whenever the teacher asks a question.
- They stood up quickly to give him a round of applause.
- I usually stand up after sitting for a while to stretch my legs.
- By the time I reached the door, they had already stood up.
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2
to keep one's position or beliefs, especially when facing criticism
transitive
- The activist stood up her principles in the face of harsh criticism from the media.
- The politician stood up his stance on climate change despite facing opposition from other party members.
3
to organize a unit so that it can fulfill its duties and responsibilities
transitive
- The commanding officer stood up a new special forces unit, ensuring it had trained personnel, necessary equipment, and clear mission objectives.
- The humanitarian organization stood up a disaster relief unit, assembling volunteers, procuring supplies, and setting up logistics to provide aid and support in affected areas.
- The environmental organization stood up a wildlife conservation unit, mobilizing a team of experts to protect endangered species, preserve habitats, and educate the public about environmental sustainability
- The hospital stood up a COVID-19 response unit, coordinating staff from various departments to handle the influx of patients and ensure efficient treatment and containment measures.
- The cybersecurity division stood up a dedicated incident response unit, establishing protocols, training analysts, and equipping them with the latest tools to quickly address and mitigate cyber threats.
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4
to raise something or someone from a lowered position to an upright position
transitive
- Please stand the chair up against the wall when you're done using it.
- The workers stood the ladder up against the wall to reach the high shelves.
- Can you stand up the cardboard cutout against the wall?
- He stood up the umbrella to provide shade on a sunny day.
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5
to confirm the truth or validity of something when subjected to close examination
- The eyewitness testimony stood up as credible and consistent with other evidence.
- The expert's analysis stood up under peer review and validated the methodology.
- The historical documents stood up as reliable sources for the events of that time.
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6
to fail to appear for a scheduled romantic meeting
transitive
- She stood him up at the restaurant after they had made dinner plans.
- He stood up his date by not showing up at the agreed-upon location.
- She was upset when her date stood her up without any explanation.
- The couple's relationship ended when one of them repeatedly stood the other up.
7
(of a wicket-keeper in cricket) to move closer to the area behind the batsman to be in a better position to catch the ball, especially when the bowler is delivering the ball
transitive
- Facing a skilled batsman, the wicket-keeper wisely stood up to the stumps, anticipating a quick reaction.
- The wicket-keeper's strategy involved standing up to the stumps against the fast bowler to minimize the batsman's reaction time.
- In crucial moments of the match, the wicket-keeper stood up to the stumps, displaying agility and quick reflexes.
- Sensing a potential run-out chance, the wicket-keeper stood up to the stumps for the medium-paced bowler.