phrasal verb

Stand up

Rank #2017Letter SInseparable

2Sections

Move from a sitting or lying down to a vertical position

Meanings

  • Move from a sitting or lying down to a vertical position (intransitive, International English)
  • Fail to keep an appointment (separable [obligatory], International English)

Examples

  • I suppose we should STAND UP before they notice we're late.
  • They want us to STAND UP to the new office by Friday.
  • I've got to STAND UP across town for another meeting.

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