Crossword Dictionary

[adj] requiring a standing position; "a stand-up bar"; "a stand-up comic"
[adj] of a collar; standing up rather than folded down; "an uncomfortable standup collar"; "a stiff collar"
[v] defend against attack or criticism;"He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"
[v] refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
[v] be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!"
[v] put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
[v] rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded"
[v] rise up; of animals fur or hair; as in fear; "The dog's fur bristled"; "It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!"
[v] resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.; "Her shoes won't hold up"; "This theory won't hold water"