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stand up

The correct spelling is stand up.

How to pronounce stand up

verb

Say it like: Sta-nd -up

The correct spelling is stand up. To rise from a lying or sitting position. For example: "Stand up, then sit down again."

Usage Examples

Stand up, then sit down again.

Laura stood the sofa up on end.

John stood Laura up at the movie theater.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To rise from a lying or sitting position.
  2. 2.To bring something up and set it into a standing position.
  3. 3.(stand someone up) To avoid a prearranged meeting, especially a date, with (a person) without prior notification; to jilt or shirk.
  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.

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