'stand up' definitions:

Definition of 'stand up'

(from WordNet)
verb
Rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded" [syn: arise, rise, uprise, get up, stand up] [ant: lie, lie down, sit, sit down]
verb
Refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
verb
Put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?" [syn: stand, stand up, place upright]
verb
Be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!" [syn: stand, stand up] [ant: lie, sit, sit down]
verb
Defend against attack or criticism; "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student" [syn: stand up, stick up]
verb
Resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.; "Her shoes won't hold up"; "This theory won't hold water" [syn: stand up, hold up, hold water]
verb
Rise up as in fear; "The dog's fur bristled"; "It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!" [syn: bristle, uprise, stand up]

Synonyms of 'stand up'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'stand up'