verb
Etymology: Middle English standen up, from Old English standan up, from standan to stand + up
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to rise to a standing position : stand erect
stand up when the national anthem is played
b. : to rise vertically
columns of smoke standing up to the sky — Ira Wolfert
2. : to remain sound and intact under stress, pressure, attack, or close scrutiny
a fieldpiece … reported to have stood up under the weak charges used — American Guide Series: Connecticut
proof that would stand up in court — Ross Annett
stands up well to rough treatment
transitive verb
1. : to set on end : cause to stand
2. : to fail to keep an appointment with
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- stand up for
- stand up to
- stand up with