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rise up

B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words

To fight back against unfair power, or to move upward, or to grow stronger and appear.

Literal meaning: To physically move upward.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic neutral

To resist or rebel against authority, oppression, or injustice, especially as a group.

"The workers rose up against the factory owners and demanded fair wages."

"Rise up. Every voice matters."

— Andra Day, 'Rise Up' (song, 2015)
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 neutral

To move physically upward, or to emerge from below.

"Smoke rose up from the valley as far as we could see."

Grammar: inseparable
3 B2 idiomatic neutral

To increase in power, prominence, or intensity.

"A wave of nationalism rose up across several European countries."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

The rebellion sense is the most common and carries strong emotive and political connotations. Frequently used in political speeches, protest songs, and historical narratives. 'Rise up' is also used literally and metaphorically for things gaining height or prominence.

Commonly used with

people oppressed nation workers crowd against injustice

Forms

Base
rise up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
rises up
he/she/it
Past simple
rose up
yesterday
Past participle
risen up
have + pp
-ing form
rising up
continuous

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