Stand-up-to Definition

verb

To object to or interfere with the actions of (someone seen as bullying, pushy, or controlling).

If anyone stood up to him, I bet he'd back down.
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To withstand, to weather, to survive in spite of.

The paint looks good, but I don't know if it will stand up to years of weather.
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Stand-up-to Sentence Examples

  • You're the kind of woman he needs - someone who will stand up to him and yet understand his moods.

  • You stand up to him.

  • Determination was her motivation to stand up to the bully.

  • Frankly, I don't think either of us can stand up to this kind of pressure.

  • Determination was her motivation to stand up to Yancey.

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