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stand up Definition and Meaning in English (stand up definition)

verb
Synonyms:riseget uparise
Quick Answer • Definition

Stand up definition: To rise to a standing position from a sitting or lying position.

Definitions of Stand up

  1. 1verb(formal)

    To rise to a standing position from a sitting or lying position.

  2. 2verb(formal)

    To support or defend a person, idea, or principle.

Example Sentences

formal

“Please stand up when the teacher enters.”

formal

“He had to stand up for his rights.”

casual

“Stand up straight!”

Synonyms

Antonyms

sit downlie down

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensestood up
past participlestood
present participlestanding up

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Stand up definition: To rise to a standing position from a sitting or lying position.
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'Stand up' translates to 'stand up' in English. Stand up definition: To rise to a standing position from a sitting or lying position.
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