to send (a batsman) on to the field to bat.
to give (one's name), present (one's card) when making a social call
to cause (something) to be delivered, especially by post/mail
To stand immediately behind the wicket so as to catch balls from a slow or spin bowler, and to attempt to stump the batsman.
To bring something up and set it into a standing position.
To rise from a lying or sitting position.
To launch, propel upwards
(stand someone up) To avoid a prearranged meeting, especially a date, with (a person) without prior notification; to jilt or shirk.
To last or endure over a period of time.
To formally activate and commission (a unit, formation, etc.).
to make one's voice heard, to speak up
To continue to be believable, consistent, or plausible.