Stand Up (The Feelers song) definition

(1) Defend against attack or criticism

"He stood up for his friend"

"She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"

(2) Refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack

(3) Be standing; be upright

"We had to stand for the entire performance!"

(4) Put into an upright position

"Can you stand the bookshelf up?"

(5) Rise to one's feet

"The audience got up and applauded"

(6) Rise up as in fear

"The dog's fur bristled"

"It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!"

(7) Resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.

"Her shoes won't hold up"

"This theory won't hold water"