Definition of "debout" [debout]

• To put or thrust from.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "When they ceased, the sharp order of "debout" rang out and all were on their feet in an instant."
• "The colors of Spain in a Madrilène cafe. debout (duh-boo) adverb upright; standing; out of bed"
• "L'instinct, c'est l'âme à quatre pattes; la pensée, c'est l'esprit debout."