man up

Etymology
+, with influence from ,.

Verb

 * 1)  To "be a man about it"; to do the things a man is traditionally expected to do, such as taking responsibility for the consequences of one's actions; displaying bravery or toughness in the face of danger, adversity, or a challenge; providing for one's family, etc.
 * 2)  (Of personnel) to assemble, each person manning (attending to) his station, prepared for the departure of an aircraft, ship, etc.
 * 3)  To staff adequately; to staff up; to successfully fill all needed labor positions.
 * 4)  To vigorously guard the opponent to whom one is assigned.
 * 5) * 2007 Blye Frank & Kevin G. Davison, Masculinities and schooling: international practices and perspectives, Althouse Press, page 141:
 * I had to "man up" on their rover, and every time I went for the ball he tried to hit me.
 * 1)  (Of personnel) to assemble, each person manning (attending to) his station, prepared for the departure of an aircraft, ship, etc.
 * 2)  To staff adequately; to staff up; to successfully fill all needed labor positions.
 * 3)  To vigorously guard the opponent to whom one is assigned.
 * 4) * 2007 Blye Frank & Kevin G. Davison, Masculinities and schooling: international practices and perspectives, Althouse Press, page 141:
 * I had to "man up" on their rover, and every time I went for the ball he tried to hit me.
 * 1) * 2007 Blye Frank & Kevin G. Davison, Masculinities and schooling: international practices and perspectives, Althouse Press, page 141:
 * I had to "man up" on their rover, and every time I went for the ball he tried to hit me.