stand-up

(verb) rise to one's feet. Synonyms: arise, rise, uprise, get up, stand up. Examples: "The audience got up and applauded."

(verb) refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack. Synonyms: stand up.

(verb) put into an upright position. Synonyms: stand, stand up, place upright. Examples: "Can you stand the bookshelf up?."

(verb) be standing; be upright. Synonyms: stand, stand up. Examples: "We had to stand for the entire performance!."

(verb) defend against attack or criticism. Synonyms: stand up, stick up. Examples: "He stood up for his friend." "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student."

(verb) resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.. Synonyms: stand up, hold up, hold water. Examples: "Her shoes won't hold up." "This theory won't hold water."

(verb) rise up as in fear. Synonyms: bristle, uprise, stand up. Examples: "The dog's fur bristled." "It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!."

(adj) requiring a standing position. Examples: "A stand-up bar." "A stand-up comic."