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To get to one's feet
“They stand up when anyone enters or leaves a room or office. They stand up to introduce themselves and stand up in the presence of subordinates and senior personnel alike.”
To last or endure in the face of difficulty
“Reformers and leaders had tried and failed to find a way for the nation to stand up in the face of imperial and colonial aggression.”
To be able to hold up against scrutiny
“Whether the allegations against her will stand up in court remains to be seen.”
To stand erect or upright
To be consistent with expectation
To stand, or cause to stand, upright
To assume or take responsibility (of a role, position or responsibility)
To lift or move to a vertical position
To rise or stand erect, like bristles
To bristle, protrude or point up
To be, or to appear to be, taller than the surrounding landscape
To pop out or push up, such as from a surface
(of an action or remark) To be accepted without scrutiny
To awaken from sleep
To meet or exceed a particular standard
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