1. third person singular reflexive form of 'levantar' - to rise, to stand up, to get up from bed or a seated position
He gets up early every morning.
Ele levanta-se cedo todos os dias.
2. to rise up, to rebel, to revolt
The people rose up against the government.
O povo levanta-se contra o governo.
3. to be established, to be built, to stand
A new building rises in the center of the city.
Um novo edifício levanta-se no centro da cidade.