rise up

/raɪz əp/

/raɪz əp/

Other forms: rising up; risen up; rises up

Definitions of rise up

1. verb

   come to the surface
   synonyms: come up, rise, surface

   types:

   emerge

   come up to the surface of or rise

   resurface

   reappear on the surface

   bubble up, intumesce

   move upwards in bubbles, as from the effect of heating; also used metaphorically

   swell, well

   come up, as of a liquid

   type of:

   ascend, go up

   travel up, "We ascended the mountain"
2. verb

   stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
   synonyms: rear

   types:

   rear back

   rear backwards on its hind legs

   type of:

   straighten

   get up from a sitting or slouching position
3. verb

   take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
   synonyms: arise, rebel, rise

   types:

   revolt

   make revolution

   mutiny

   engage in a mutiny against an authority

   type of:

   dissent, protest, resist

   express opposition through action or words