Gets out of a chair (6)

I believe the answer is:

stands

(Other definitions for stands that I've seen before include "(Cricket) partnerships;tolerates" , "Sets of tiered seats for sports spectators" , "Assumes an upright position" , "Remains valid" , "Remains in force" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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