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stand up to

/stænd ʌp tə/ /stænd ʌp tə/
phrasal verb
  1. 1 (birine) kafa tutmak, (birine) karşı durmak, (birine) direnmek
  2. 2 (bir şeye) dayanmak, (bir şeye) dayanıklı olmak

Definition (English)

  1. To defend yourself against someone who treats you badly or unfairly.
  2. To stay in good condition despite rough use, heat or close examination.

Example Sentences

  1. She is brave enough to stand up to the bully.
    Zorbaya kafa tutacak kadar cesurdur.
  2. It's not easy to stand up to your own boss.
    Kendi patronuna karşı durmak kolay değildir.
  3. These boots will stand up to the toughest weather.
    Bu botlar en zorlu hava koşullarına dayanır.
  4. His story did not stand up to close examination.
    Hikâyesi yakından incelemeye dayanmadı.

Synonyms

Collocations

stand up to a bullystand up to pressurestand up to scrutiny

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