uprising

Everyday

1. An uprising is when a large group of people fight or protest together against the people in power, such as a government or ruler. tree →
2. It is a kind of rebellion or revolt, often sudden and sometimes violent. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons, uprisings show how ordinary people have pushed back against unfair rule, for example the Peasants' Revolt in England or uprisings against empires. In the news, an uprising may be described differently by each side: supporters call it a fight for freedom, rulers may call it a riot. Phrases: «an uprising against», «crush an uprising», «a popular uprising».

Examples

• The peasants led an uprising against the unfair tax. tree →
• Soldiers were sent to crush the uprising. tree →
• The uprising began in the capital and spread across the country. tree →
• We read about the slaves' uprising in our history book. tree →
• Historians still argue about why the uprising failed. tree →
• A popular uprising forced the king to leave. tree →
• The film tells the story of an uprising in an occupied city. tree →

Note

Countable noun: an uprising (starts with a vowel sound, so «an»). Similar words: rebellion, revolt, revolution (an uprising that succeeds in changing the government). Do not confuse with «up rising» (going up).

In Jewish tradition

In Psalm 139, it means simply rising up from sitting down, not a revolt.

Interpretation. Tradition reads this verse as saying that God knows everything a person does, even sitting and rising, and every thought.

Examples

• Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, Thou understandest my thought afar off. (Writings PSA.139.2, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Countable noun: an uprising (starts with a vowel sound, so «an»). Similar words: rebellion, revolt, revolution (an uprising that succeeds in changing the government). Do not confuse with «up rising» (going up).