he/she/it rises up; stands up
1. Third person singular preterite or present subjunctive of 'erguer' - to rise, to stand up, to lift up
She stood up from the chair.
Ela erga-se da cadeira.
2. To rise up in rebellion or resistance
The people rose up against the tyranny.
O povo erga-se contra a tirania.
3. To elevate oneself morally or socially
He lifted himself from poverty through hard work.
Ele erga-se da pobreza através do trabalho duro.
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