Meaning ofupholdin English

Verb

1. to vindicate or confirm a decision; show approval
   The court will uphold the jury's verdict.
2. to defend or justify an idea; maintain its validity
   The professor tried to uphold the theory with new evidence.
3. to support or sustain something; keep from falling
   The workers uphold the roof to prevent it from collapsing.
4. to lift or elevate something; hold high
   The athlete will uphold the flag of her country during the ceremony.