Meaning of stand-up | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A performance of stand-up comedy; jokes delivered standing on a stage
   uncountable
2. A comedian who performs on stage.
   countable
3. A news broadcast delivered by an announcer who is filmed standing near the scene of the event.
   countable
4. A short meeting throughout which participants remain standing (to encourage brevity).
   countable
5. A free-standing photographic print or promotional item; a standee.
   countable

Equivalents

Examples

“Sometimes the club has music, sometimes stand-up.”

“Reporters covet standups rather than the voiceover narration of news footage because it puts their faces on the air.”

“How come you weren't at the stand-up this morning?”

“Esther Crawford, a project manager, asked people to join a “standup” meeting at 9:30 p.m. in San Francisco on Thursday as some layoff notices went out.”

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