Upstand

Pronunciation: /ˈʌpstənd/

Upstand (noun)

  1. A small vertical part that stops water or other things from spilling over.

Examples

  • The upstand prevents water from spilling over the edge.
  • A small upstand was installed to separate the two areas.

Common collocations: install an upstand, protective upstand, upstand height, upstand for justice, upstand against injustice

Upstand (verb)

  1. To support or defend someone or something.

Examples

  • She upstands for her beliefs despite opposition.
  • They upstand for their rights in every situation.

Synonyms of Upstand

Neutral

Antonyms of Upstand

  • describing a position opposite to standing
  • describing a horizontal position