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Definition of upstanding - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
characterhonest and morally good
- She is known as an upstanding citizen.
2.
postureDated physically standing uprightDated
- The upstanding figure was visible from afar.
Expressions with upstanding
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act in an honest and respectable manner
We expect all members to be upstanding in their dealings.
Origin of upstanding
Old English, up (up) + standan (to stand)
Examples of upstanding in a sentence
The judge praised her for being upstanding and fair. An upstanding statue stood in the courtyard. The diagram shows an upstanding pipe.
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- French:intègre, debout, ...
- German:anständig, aufrecht, ...
- Italian:integerrimo, eretto, ...
- Spanish:íntegro, erguido, ...
- Portuguese:íntegro, de pé, ...
- Chinese:正直的, 直立的, ...
- Japanese:正直な, 直立した, ...
- Arabic:نزيه, مُنتَصِب, ...
- Hebrew:יָשָׁר, זָקוּף, ...
- Russian:порядочный, стоящий, ...
- Ukrainian:порядний, вертикальний, ...
- Hindi:ईमानदार, सीधा खड़ा, ...
Definition of upstand - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
structureRare vertical part that stands upRare
- The upstand on the countertop prevents water from spilling over.
2.
constructionTECH. UK section of roof covering turning up against a surfaceTECH. UK
- The upstand prevents water from seeping into the roof.
Verb
1.
resilienceDated UK remain firm or steadfastDated UK
- He upstands against all odds.
2.
movementDated stand up or rise to an upright positionDated
- The monument upstands in the center of the square.
Images of upstand
vertical part that stands up
Origin of upstand
Old English, up (up) + standan (stand)
Examples of upstand in a sentence
An upstand was added to the roof for better drainage. The architect designed a durable upstand for the building. Inspect the upstand regularly to ensure no leaks. She upstands for her beliefs despite criticism. They upstand in the face of adversity. The flag upstands proudly in the wind.
The ancient stone upstands on the hill.
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- French:élément vertical, rester ferme, ...
- German:aufstehender Teil, standhalten, ...
- Italian:bordo rialzato, mantenere la posizione, ...
- Spanish:reborde, permanecer firme, ...
- Portuguese:murete, manter-se firme, ...
- Chinese:立板, 坚持, ...
- Japanese:垂直部分, 立ち向かう, ...
- Arabic:حَاجِز رَأْسِي, صَمَدَ, ...
- Hebrew:סִינָר, לְהִשָּׁאֵר אִיתָּן, ...
- Russian:вертикальная часть, упорствовать, ...
- Ukrainian:вертикальна частина, стояти на своєму, ...
- Hindi:ऊर्ध्वाधर भाग, दृढ़ रहना, ...
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