What does "stick up for" mean?

To defend or support someone To speak in defense of someone being criticized.

How do you use "stick up for" in a sentence?

Thanks for sticking up for me. She always sticks up for her friends. You need to stick up for yourself.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Casual

Significado: To defend or support someone

为某人辩护或支持

Defender o apoyar a alguien

味方する、擁護する

편들다, 옹호하다

To speak in defense of someone being criticized.

为被批评的人说话辩护。

Hablar en defensa de alguien que está siendo criticado.

批判されている人を弁護して発言すること。

비판받는 사람을 변호하며 말하다.

Base verb: stick

Particle: up for

Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Thanks for sticking up for me.
谢谢你为我说话
Gracias por defenderme
味方してくれてありがとう
편들어 줘서 고마워.
She always sticks up for her friends.
她总是维护朋友
Siempre defiende a sus amigos
彼女はいつも友達の味方をする
그녀는 항상 친구들 편을 든다.
You need to stick up for yourself.
你得为自己说话
Tienes que defenderte
自分のことは自分で守らないと
네 자신을 스스로 지켜야 해.

Contexto: defense, loyalty

Tono: supportive

From standing up for someone.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal