stand%20up

verb

1. 1

   To rise from a lying or sitting position.

   “Stand up, then sit down again.”

2. 2

   To bring something up and set it into a standing position.

   “Laura stood the sofa up on end.”

3. 3

   (stand someone up) To avoid a prearranged meeting, especially a date, with (a person) without prior notification; to jilt or shirk.

   “John stood Laura up at the movie theater.”

4. 4

   (of a thing) To last or endure over a period of time.

5. 5

   (of a person or narrative) To continue to be believable, consistent, or plausible.

6. 6

   (of a wicket-keeper) To stand immediately behind the wicket so as to catch balls from a slow or spin bowler, and to attempt to stump the batsman.

7. 7

   To launch, propel upwards

8. 8

   To formally activate and commission (a unit, formation, etc.).

9. 9

   To make one's voice heard, to speak up