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stand

US UK

verb

/ˈstænd/ stands; stood /ˈstʊd/; standing

[no obj]

to be in an upright position with all of your weight on your feet

She was standing near the window.

He was standing next to me.

All of the seats on the bus were taken so we had to stand.

Don't just stand there (doing nothing)do something!

He can stand using a cane.

You're standing on my foot. [=you're standing with your foot on top of my foot]

He was standing in a puddle of water.

The deer stood still, listening for danger.

The soldiers stood (up) straight.

We had to stand in line for over an hour.

People were just standing around [=standing without doing anything], waiting to get inside the theater.

to move onto your feet from a sitting or low position

Please stand [=(more formally) rise] for the national anthem. - often + up

He stood up to greet her.

She was crouching down to look at something, but she stood up when she saw me.

[no obj] :to be in an upright position

Two bowling pins were left standing.

A shovel and rake stood in the corner.

The house she grew up in is no longer standing. [=the house has been destroyed or knocked down; the house no longer exists]

[+ obj] :to put (something or someone) in an upright position

She stood the ladder against the house. - often + up

He stood the boy up on a chair.

Could you stand the picture frame back up?

[no obj]

a always followed by an adverb or preposition :to be in a particular place or position

A clock stood on the mantelpiece.

The mansion stands on a hill.

A row of trees stands between the two houses. - often used figuratively

A single putt stands between her and the title. [=if she makes the putt, she will win the title]

Go ahead and leave. I won't stand in your way. [=I won't try to stop you]

We won't let anyone or anything stand in the way of our happiness. [=prevent us from being happy]

to remain in a place or position without moving or being moved

The plane stood on the runway ready for takeoff.

The machine stood idle.

rainwater standing in stagnant pools

Add the water and let the mixture stand for three minutes.

not used in progressive tenses [no obj] :to be a specified height

He stands six feet two (inches tall).

The tower stands over 1,000 feet high.

[no obj] :to be in a particular state or situation

Where do we stand financially? [=what is our financial condition?]

She stands accused of murder. [=she has been accused of murder]

[no obj] :to have a particular belief or opinion about something

Where do you stand on the death penalty? Do you think it should be used or not?

We still don't know where he stands on this issue.

They stand divided [=they disagree] on this issue.

She stands for/against the new regulations. [=she supports/opposes the new regulations]

We ask you to stand (with us) in support of this proposal. [=we ask you to support this proposal]

From where I stand, I think we have to do it.

always followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj] :to have a particular rank or position within a group

The team still stands [=ranks] first in the division.

She is currently standing in second place.

(chiefly Brit) He stands high/low with the voters. [=the voters have a good/bad opinion of him]

[no obj] :to continue to be at a specified number or amount - often + at

Interest rates stand at 13 percent.

The home run record stands at 73.

[no obj] :to not be changed :to remain valid or effective

The decision still stands.

The record she set seems likely to stand for many years.

[no obj] :to exist at the present time

You must take or leave our offer as it stands.

That is how the situation stands at present.

As things stand, we will not be able to meet your deadline.

[no obj] :to be in a position in which you are likely to gain or lose something - followed by to + verb

We stand to make a sizable profit from the sale.

They stand to lose their home if they can't find a way to pay their bills.

[+ obj] to be willing or able to accept (something or someone unpleasant) without complaint - usually used with can, can't, cannot, could, and couldn't

Can you stand [=tolerate, put up with] waiting a few more minutes? = Can you stand to wait a few more minutes?

How can you stand her friends?

He couldn't stand [=bear, endure] the pain.

I can only stand so much of your nonsense.

His behavior was more than I could stand.

I couldn't stand the thought/idea of having to move again.

b - used to say that someone strongly dislikes a person or thing

I can't stand him. [=I hate him]

She can't stand cooking. = She can't stand to cook.

They can't stand being apart.

I can't stand it when people behave like that!

[+ obj] :to not be harmed by (something) :withstand

I need a frying pan that can stand being placed in the oven.

These plants can stand [=endure] very cold temperatures.

His plays have stood the test of time. [=his plays are still read by many people today]

[+ obj] - used to say that someone or something should have or do something or would be helped by something; usually used after could

You look like you could stand some sleep. [=you look very tired; you look like you need some sleep]

He could stand losing a few pounds. = He could stand to lose a few pounds.

That bush could stand to be trimmed. [=that bush needs to be trimmed]

[no obj] Brit :to be a candidate in an election for a particular office - often + for

He is standing [=(US) running] for a seat in Parliament.

[+ obj] Brit informal :to pay for (a meal or drink)

I'll stand a meal for you. = I'll stand you a meal.

He stood drinks for the table.

(as) sure as I'm standing here

US informal - used to say that you believe that something is certainly true, will happen, etc.

They may claim that this was a surprise to them, but as sure as I'm standing here, they planned it all along.

I stand corrected

xem correct

make your hair stand on end

xem hair

not have a leg to stand on

xem leg

stand a chance

xem chance

stand alone

to be in a position or situation in which you are not helped or supported by others

She stood alone in her opposition to the proposal.

used to say that someone or something is better than all others

For great sound quality, this system stands alone.

stand aside

[phrasal verb]

move to the left or right with one or a few small steps

Please stand aside and let me pass.

to allow something to happen :to not try to stop someone from doing something

I'm not going to stand aside [=stand by] and watch you ruin your life.

stand back

[phrasal verb]

to take a few steps backwards

The paramedics told the crowd to stand back.

to stop doing something or being actively involved in something for a time so that you can think about it and make decisions in a calm and reasonable way

It's time to stand back [=step back] and take a long hard look at your problems.

stand behind

[phrasal verb]

stand behind (someone or something) :to support (someone or something)

I'll stand behind you no matter what you decide to do.

I'll stand behind your decision 100 percent.

stand by

[phrasal verb]

to stand or be present without taking any action while something is happening

A group of students stood by and watched the boys fight.

How can you stand by and do nothing?

to be ready or available for use

An ambulance was standing by in case anyone got seriously injured.

Operators are standing by (to take your calls). - see also standby

stand by (something)

to support or defend (something)

He said that he was standing by what he said earlier.

I stand by my actions and have no regrets.

to act in the way that is required by (something, such as belief or promise)

She stood by her promise.

stand by (someone) :to remain loyal to (someone) :to continue to support (someone)

They promised to stand by each other until the end.

She stood by her husband throughout the trial.

stand down

[phrasal verb] Brit

to leave the witness stand in a court of law

The judge thanked the witness and allowed her to stand down.

to leave a job or official position

He stood down [=stepped down] (from his office) as Lord Mayor.

She stood down in favour of a more popular candidate.

stand firm

to refuse to change your decision, position, etc.

The judge stood firm in her ruling.

stand for

[phrasal verb]

stand for (something)

to have (a specified meaning)

FYI stands for for your information.

The sign @ stands for at.

The color white often stands for [=represents] innocence and purity.

to support (something)

The political party has always stood for reform.

to allow (something) to continue to happen - usually used in negative statements

I will not stand for [=put up with] any more of this nonsense. - see also 1stand 15 (above)

stand guard/watch

to stand in a position and guard or watch someone or something in order to look for possible danger, threats, etc.

A soldier stood guard by the door.

stand in

[phrasal verb]

to take the place of (someone who is away for a time)

He can't be here today, so he asked me to stand in. [=fill in] - often + for

He asked me to stand in for him while he was away. - see also stand-in

stand on ceremony

xem ceremony

stand on your head/hands

to be in a position in which your legs and feet are straight up in the air and your weight is supported by your head or hands

She can stand on her head/hands. [=she can do a headstand/handstand]

stand on your own two feet

xem foot

stand or fall

used to say that the future or success of someone or something depends on another person or thing

We (will) stand or fall by their decision. [=their decision will control what happens to us]

Our company will stand or fall on our ability to make better products than our competitors. [=our success or failure depends on our ability to make better products than our competitors]

stand out

[phrasal verb]

to be easily seen or noticed

His bright tie made him stand out (in the crowd).

The trees' red leaves stood out against the gray sky.

to be better or more important than the other people or things in a group in a way that is easily seen or noticed

As a student, she stood out above/from the rest.

Only one contestant really stands out [=sticks out] in my mind.

Two facts stand out from her testimony.

His performance really stood out.

to stick out from a surface

The hat made her ears stand out. - see also standout

stand out like a sore thumb

xem sore

stand pat

xem pat

stand someone/something in good stead

xem stead

stand tall

to stand with your body very straight - often used figuratively in U.S. English

We can stand tall and take pride in what we've accomplished.

Despite the criticism, he has continued to stand tall.

stand to reason

xem reason

stand trial

to be on trial in a court of law

He is standing trial for the murder of his wife.

stand up

[phrasal verb]

to remain valid or acceptable when tested or examined

We need evidence that will stand up in court.

stand (someone) up informal :to fail to meet or keep an appointment with (someone)

You stood me up yesterday.

I got stood up by my date.

stand up for (someone or something) :to defend (someone or something) against attack or criticism

He stood up for his friend.

You have to stand up for yourself.

They were standing up for their rights.

stand up to (someone) :to refuse to accept bad treatment from (someone)

She finally stood up to the girl who had been teasing her at school.

stand up to (something) :to remain in good condition despite (something)

These boots have stood up to [=withstood] a lot of abuse.

stand up and be counted :to make your opinions or beliefs publicly known especially when such action may cause trouble

It's time for everyone who cares about this issue to stand up and be counted. - see also 1stand 1b, 2b (above), stand-up

stand your ground

xem ground

noun

plural stands

[count] :a strongly held opinion about something - usually singular

The senator took a firm/strong stand against higher taxes. - often + on

What is your stand on this issue?

[count] :a strong effort to defend yourself or oppose something

The team insured their victory with an impressive goal-line stand.

The army is preparing to make a stand against the enemy.

students making a stand against the war

[count] :a partially enclosed structure where things are sold or displayed

a hot-dog/ice-cream/vegetable stand

He set up a stand [=booth] at the fair.

We have display stands in many bookstores.

concession stands

a roadside stand - see also newsstand

[count] :a device or piece of furniture that holds an object in an upright position

an umbrella stand

a bicycle/microphone stand - see also nightstand, washstand

[count] :a raised platform for people (such as performers or hunters) to stand on

the stands :the rows of seats in a stadium that people sit in when they are watching a sports event, concert, etc.

The ball was hit into the stands. - see also grandstand

the stand :the place where a witness testifies in court :witness stand

She lied while on the stand.

The witness was asked to take the stand.

[count] chiefly US :a series of performances, games, etc., that are at a particular place for a period of time

The magician was booked for a three-night stand.

(baseball) The team has a six-game stand at home. = The team has a 6-game home stand. - see also one-night stand

[count] :a group of plants growing close together

a stand of pines - see also handstand, headstand, taxi stand

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