Reckless and impulsive: words for acting without enough thought. Add stand up to one of your lists below, or create a new one. Add to word list Add to word list. A2 to be in an upright position on your feet ; to get yourself into an upright position on your feet :. I've been standing up all day and I'm really tired. It was customary then for children to stand up when the teacher came into the classroom.
Sitting and standing. If an idea or some information stands up, it is proved to be true or correct :. Their evidence will never stand up in court. Proving and disproving. B2 to intentionally fail to meet someone when you said you would, especially someone you were starting to have a romantic relationship with:.
I don't know if I've been stood up or if she's just late - I'll wait another half hour. US informal loyal ; that you can rely on to defend you:. He was friendly , passionate , and a stand-up kind of guy. UK involving violence or loud shouting , etc.
The two men had had a stand-up row in the pub after the game. Violent or aggressive. A stand-up meeting is one at which people stand , rather than sit :. You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Meeting people.
He has worked as an actor , but is best known as a stand-up. Entertainers in general. The evidence is weak and will not stand up in court.
