Rise up Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹaɪz/ /ˈəp
RYZ-uhp
ɹˈaɪz/ /ˈʌp
RYZ-up
Definition
To stand up, often from a sitting or lying position; or to act against something, especially in protest or resistance.
Usage & Nuances
Often used literally for changing position, but also very common in political or social contexts to describe protest or rebellion ('rise up against'). Formal or dramatic; not used in casual speech for standing up. Collocates with 'against', 'together', and 'as one'.
Spanish: levantarse - rebelarsePortuguese (BR): levantar-se - rebelar-sePortuguese (PT): erguer-se - revoltar-seChinese (Simplified): 起身 - 起义Chinese (Traditional): 起身 - 起義Hindi: उठ खड़ा होना - विद्रोह करनाArabic: ينهض - يثورBengali: উঠে দাঁড়ানো - বিদ্রোহ করাRussian: восстать - поднятьсяJapanese: 立ち上がる - 立ち向かうVietnamese: đứng lên - nổi dậyKorean: 일어나다 - 봉기하다Turkish: ayağa kalkmak - isyan etmekUrdu: اٹھ کھڑا ہونا - بغاوت کرناIndonesian: bangkit - memberontak
Example Sentences
They told everyone to rise up and sing the anthem.
basic
The king ordered his soldiers to rise up early.
basic
People must rise up when they see injustice.
basic
The community decided to rise up against unfair laws.
natural
He felt it was time to rise up and make his voice heard.
natural
If we don’t rise up, nothing will ever change.
natural