Stand Up vs Place Upright - What's the Difference?

Place Upright

Stand Up

Definitions

Definition as Verb
  • put into an upright position
Definition as Verb
  • rise to one's feet
  • refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
  • put into an upright position
  • be standing; be upright
  • defend against attack or criticism
  • resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
  • rise up as in fear

Examples

  • "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
  • "The audience got up and applauded"
  • "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
  • "We had to stand for the entire performance!"
  • "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"
  • "Her shoes won't hold up"; "This theory won't hold water"
  • "The dog's fur bristled"; "It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!"

Parts of Speech

Verb
Verb