põem-se de pé
[ˈpõ.ẽ̃ʃ sə̃ dʒi ˈpɛ]
verb phrase
stand up, get to one's feet
1. third person plural present indicative of 'pôr-se de pé' - to rise to an upright position from a seated or lying position
They stand up when the national anthem plays.
Põem-se de pé quando o hino nacional toca.
2. to take a standing position; to assume an upright posture
All students stand up to greet the teacher.
Todos os alunos põem-se de pé para cumprimentar a professora.
3. figuratively: to protest, object, or resist
The workers stand up against unfair treatment.
Os trabalhadores põem-se de pé contra o tratamento injusto.
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