The term STAND UP TO can be broken down into five crossword solutions: RESIST (6 letters), FACE (4 letters), CONFRONT (8 letters), DEFY (4 letters), and MEETHEADON (10 letters). RESIST means to oppose or fight against something, while FACE means to CONFRONT or deal with a situation. CONFRONT means to challenge or oppose directly, and DEFY means to RESIST or challenge authority. Finally, MEETHEADON means to CONFRONT or FACE a situation without hesitation. All of these words imply taking action in the FACE of adversity, and together they suggest standing up to a difficult situation.