English / phrasal verb
Stand up to
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To resist, confront, or challenge someone powerful or aggressive without retreating
In context
01
In the climax of the thriller, the heroine finally found the strength to stand up to the corrupt politician.
02
Independent filmmakers must stand up to commercial monopolies to preserve creative freedom.
Synonyms
confront,resist,defy
Antonyms
surrender to,yield to,submit to
Collocations
stand up to bullies,stand up to scrutiny,stand up to pressure