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.