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Topic: stand up
Definition:

  • rise to one's feet
  • "The audience got up and applauded" refuse to back down
  • remain solid under criticism or attack put into an upright position
  • "Can you stand the bookshelf up?" be standing
  • be upright
  • "We had to stand for the entire performance!" defend against attack or criticism
  • "He stood up for his friend"
  • "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student" resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
  • "Her shoes won't hold up"
  • "This theory won't hold water" rise up as in fear
  • "The dog's fur bristled"
  • "It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!"

    Related tag cloud:

  • comedian
  • comedy
  • funny
  • corporate
  • comic
  • stand-up
  • humor
  • laugh
  • entertainment
  • standup
  • monologue
  • jokes
  • improv
  • comedians
  • joke
  • god show
  • stand-up comedy
  • stand up comedy
  • humour
  • laugh festival
  • actor
    • Resources:

    StandUp For Kids
    "A nationally acclaimed and recognized all volunteer nonprofit organization committed to the rescue of homeless and street kids. Working with high risk youth, runaways, children of the night, and throwaways. Twenty outreach program in nine states.
    http://www.standupforkids.org

    Stand-Up Sports
    Stand-Up Sports is tell-it-like-it-is sports analysis and humor.
    http://www.standupsports.com

    PBS Online
    This Web site from the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) features companion Web sites for nearly 250 PBS programs and specials, as well as seven online neighborhoods that aggregate content by genre and interest.
    http://www.pbs.org

    StandUpGirl
    Sexuality issues including pregnancy are explored in high tech. Shockwave needed for portions of site.
    http://www.standupgirl.com

    University of Rochester
    Established in 1850, this private, coeducational institution offers degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, as well as in several professional disciplines.
    http://www.rochester.edu/