stand up — to rise from a sitting or lying position
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to rise from a sitting or lying position
Pronunciation (IPA): /stænd ʌp/
Example Sentences
- My legs fell asleep during the long meeting, so I could barely stand up!
- She's the only student brave enough to stand up to the strict professor.
- My blind date stood me up, so I ended up having dinner with my mom instead.
stand up
NOUN[/stænd ʌp/]
to rise from a sitting or lying position
When the verdict was read, everyone in the courtroom had to stand up.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase combines Old English 'standan' (to stand) and 'up' (upward), originating from the literal meaning 'to rise to an upright position.' Over time, it developed metaphorical extensions including 'to resist,' 'to endure,' and 'to defend,' reflecting the conceptual link between physical elevation and strength or resolve.
Breakdown
stand (Old English standan, to assume an upright position) + up (Old English upp, in an upward direction or state). The combination creates both literal and figurative senses, from physical rising to abstract notions of perseverance and opposition.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My legs fell asleep during the long meeting, so I could barely stand up!”
“She's the only student brave enough to stand up to the strict professor.”
“My blind date stood me up, so I ended up having dinner with my mom instead.”
“The comedian's stand up routine about airport security had everyone laughing.”
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