to not be affected or limited by problems, offensive remarks, etc.
Example:
- Some will insult you, but you have to rise above it and carry on.
- The team will do its best to rise above any problems.
to be wise enough or morally good enough not to do something wrong or not to think the same as other people
Example:
- I try to rise above prejudice.
to be of a higher standard than other things of a similar kind
Example:
- His work rarely rises above the mediocre.