stand up

Verb

• rise up as in fear
  • The dog's fur bristled
    
  • It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!
    

• resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
  • Her shoes won't hold up
    
  • This theory won't hold water
    

• defend against attack or criticism
  • He stood up for his friend
    
  • She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student
    

• be standing; be upright
  • We had to stand for the entire performance!
    

• put into an upright position
  • Can you stand the bookshelf up?
    

• refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack

• rise to one's feet
  • The audience got up and applauded
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  bristle , uprise , hold up , hold water , stick up , stand , place upright , arise , rise , get up
• Antonyms: 
  sit , sit down , lie , lie down