English Explanatory Dictionary

stand up and be counted

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To publicly make known one's views, contributions, or vote, especially in a contentious situation where fortitude is required.
  2. To take significant individual action to help a group effort.

Pronunciation

En-au-stand up and be counted.ogg

Word forms

stand up and be counted stands up and is counted standing up and being counted stood up and was counted stood up and been counted stand and be counted

Related words

nail one's colours to the mast take a stand take one for the team
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