to show that you are able to deal with an unexpected situation, problem, etc.
rise to sth
to show that you are able to deal with an unexpected situation, problem, etc.
Luckily, my mother rose to the occasion.
rise to sth
to react when sb is deliberately trying to make you angry or get you interested in sth
I refuse to rise to that sort of comment.
Definiciones del Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, 9.ª edición