stand up against
B2 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words
To say no to something bad and fight against it.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To actively resist or oppose something that is considered unjust, harmful, or wrong.
"Young people across the country are standing up against climate inaction."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To be compared favorably with something else; to hold its own when placed beside another thing.
"Our product stands up against anything the competition can offer."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Often used in political, social, and moral contexts. Carries a sense of moral courage. The object is usually an abstract concept (injustice, tyranny, oppression) rather than a specific person.
Commonly used with
injustice tyranny oppression bullying corruption discrimination
Forms
Base
stand up against
I/you/we/they
3rd person
stands up against
he/she/it
Past simple
stood up against
yesterday
Past participle
stood up against
have + pp
-ing form
standing up against
continuous
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