stand up

Related to word: stand

片語動詞

Definition

  1. A2

    to assume an upright stance on one's feet; to move into a standing position.

    • He stood up before the speech began to prepare to speak.

    • When the music started, everyone stood up.

    • The child was asked to stand up in class to answer the question.

  2. When an idea or information is verified as true and correct.

    • His argument stood up to scrutiny and was recognized by experts.

    • The findings of this study stood up to examination and garnered peer review support.

    • Our hypothesis stood the test of time and remains considered true.