stick up to

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Definition of stick up to in English English dictionary

stick to
To persist; to continue (to use, do, etc.)

If you stick to your studies, you will continue to improve.

stick up
To protect one's status

Don't let them push you around, stick up for yourself.

stick up
To put up by sticking

Stick up the postcard with a bit of tape.

stick up
To rob at gunpoint

I think they intend to stick up the bank.

stick to
Continue or confine oneself to doing, using, or practising
stick to
stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"
stick to
keep to; "Stick to your principles"; "stick to the diet
stick to
If you stick to rules, you do what they say you must do. Obviously we are disappointed but the committee could do nothing less than stick to the rules Police must stick to the highest standards if they are to win back public confidence
stick to
If you stick to something, you continue doing, using, saying, or talking about it, rather than changing to something else. Perhaps he should have stuck to writing
stick to
If you stick to a promise, agreement, decision, or principle, you do what you said you would do, or do not change your mind. Immigrant support groups are waiting to see if he sticks to his word But one problem is that few people can stick to a diet for long. to stick to your guns: see gun = stick by
stick to
If you stick to something or someone when you are travelling, you stay close to them. There are interesting hikes inland, but most ramblers stick to the clifftops
stick to
keep to; "Stick to your principles"; "stick to the diet"
stick up
defend against attack or criticism; "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student"
stick up
rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat
stick up to
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