rise up
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle up
Meanings
Rebel against authority
Why “up”? Someone does not accept pressure, unfair treatment, or authority. They speak or act against it.
“The people rose up against the regime.”
“Workers rose up against the new rules.”
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“The people rose up against the regime.” What does it mean?
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speak up
Same up pattern: resistance
Talk more loudly so people can hear you; Say what you think openly, especially about a problem
stand up
Same up pattern: resistance
Rise to a standing position; Refuse to accept unfair treatment, pressure, or rules; Defend or support a person, right, or idea
stick up
Same up pattern: resistance
Defend or support someone when others criticize them; Rob a place using a weapon, often a gun
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