English / phrasal verb
stand up
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To rise to one's feet from a sitting position, especially to yield a seat to another passenger.
In context
01
A polite commuter stood up on the crowded tram to offer his seat to an expectant mother.
02
Please do not stand up while the shuttle bus is negotiating sharp curves.
Synonyms
rise,get to one's feet,get up
Antonyms
sit down,remain seated,recline
Collocations
stand up for elders,stand up in the aisle,stand up quickly