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stand up to

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌstænd ˈʌp tə/

stand up to means: To refuse to let someone frighten you or treat you badly.

verb

RESIST SOMEONEB2

To refuse to let someone frighten you or treat you badly.

  • You must stand up to him.
  • She stood up to the school bully.
  • Why does nobody stand up to that manager?

How to use it: stand up to someone (She finally stood up to her boss.)

Similar words: resist, defy, confront

Opposites: submit

Common phrases: stand up to someone, stand up to bullies

SURVIVE DAMAGEB2

To stay strong or in good condition despite damage, pressure, or difficult conditions.

  • This coat stands up to rain.
  • The cheap chairs did not stand up to daily use.
  • Will the roof stand up to another winter?

How to use it: stand up to something (These boots stand up to heavy use.)

Similar words: withstand, resist, survive

Common phrases: stand up to wear, stand up to pressure

Questions about stand up to

What does stand up to mean?

To refuse to let someone frighten you or treat you badly.

What is stand up to in other languages?

Türkçe: karşı koymak · Español: plantar cara a · Français: tenir tête à · Deutsch: sich widersetzen · Italiano: tenere testa a · 日本語: 立ち向かう

How do you pronounce stand up to?

It is pronounced /ˌstænd ˈʌp tə/.

How do you use stand up to in a sentence?

You must stand up to him. She stood up to the school bully.

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