stand
vb , stands, standing, stood mainly intr
1 also tr to be or cause to be in an erect or upright position
2 to rise to, assume, or maintain an upright position
3 copula to have a specified height when standing
to stand six feet
4 to be situated or located
the house stands in the square
5 to be or exist in a specified state or condition
to stand in awe of someone
6 to adopt or remain in a resolute position or attitude
7 may take an infinitive to be in a specified position
I stand to lose money in this venture, he stands high in the president's favour
8 to remain in force or continue in effect
whatever the difficulties, my orders stand
9 to come to a stop or halt, esp. temporarily
10 (of water, etc.) to collect and remain without flowing
11 often foll by: at (of a score, account, etc.) to indicate the specified position of the parties involved
the score stands at 20 to 1
12 also tr; when intr, foll by: for to tolerate or bear
I won't stand for your nonsense any longer, I can't stand spiders
13 tr to resist; survive
to stand the test of time
14 tr to submit to
to stand trial
15 often foll by: for (Chiefly Brit) to be or become a candidate
will he stand for Parliament?
16 to navigate in a specified direction
we were standing for Madeira when the storm broke
17 (of a gun dog) to point at game
18 to halt, esp. to give action, repel attack, or disrupt an enemy advance when retreating
19 (of a male domestic animal, esp. a stallion) to be available as a stud
20 also tr (Printing) to keep (type that has been set) or (of such type) to be kept, for possible use in future printings
21 tr
Informal to bear the cost of; pay for
to stand someone a drink
22 ♦
stand a chance to have a hope or likelihood of winning, succeeding, etc.
23 ♦
stand fast to maintain one's position firmly
24 ♦
stand one's ground to maintain a stance or position in the face of opposition
b foll by: for (U.S) to tolerate
I won't stand still for your threats
26 ♦
stand to (someone) (Irish)
informal to be useful to (someone)
your knowledge of English will stand to you
n
27 the act or an instance of standing
28 an opinion, esp. a resolutely held one
he took a stand on capital punishment
30 a place where a person or thing stands
a a position on the floor of a shearing shed allocated to one shearer
b the shearing equipment belonging to such a position
32 a structure, usually of wood, on which people can sit or stand
33 a frame or rack on which such articles as coats and hats may be hung
34 a small table or piece of furniture where articles may be placed or stored
a music stand
35 a supporting framework, esp. for a tool or instrument
36 a stall, booth, or counter from which goods may be sold
37 an exhibition area in a trade fair
38 a halt to give action, etc., esp. one taken during a retreat and having some duration or some success
39 (Cricket) an extended period at the wicket by two batsmen
40 a growth of plants in a particular area, esp. trees in a forest or a crop in a field
41 a stop made by a touring theatrical company, pop group, etc., to give a performance (esp. in the phrase one-night stand)
42 (S. African) a plot or site earmarked for the erection of a building
43 (of a gun dog) the act of pointing at game
44 a complete set, esp. of arms or armour for one man
45 (Military) the flags of a regiment,
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stand up (Old English standan; related to Old Norse standa, Old High German stantan, Latin stare to stand; see stead) ♦
stander n
hall stand , (esp. U.S.) hall tree
n a piece of furniture on which are hung coats, hats, etc.
hat stand , (esp. U.S.) hat tree
n a frame or pole equipped with hooks or arms for hanging up hats, coats, etc.
music stand
n a frame, usually of wood or metal, upon which a musical score or orchestral part is supported
one-night stand
n
1 a performance given only once at any one place
a a sexual encounter lasting only one evening or night
b a person regarded as being only suitable for such an encounter
stand-alone
adj (Computing) (of a device or system) capable of operating independently of any other device or system
stand by
vb
1 intr, adv to be available and ready to act if needed or called upon
2 intr, adv to be present as an onlooker or without taking any action
he stood by at the accident
3 intr, prep to be faithful to
to stand by one's principles
4 tr, adv (English law) (of the Crown) to challenge (a juror) without needing to show cause
n
♦
stand-by
a a person or thing that is ready for use or can be relied on in an emergency
b (as modifier)
stand-by provisions
6 ♦
on stand-by in a state of readiness for action or use
adj
7 (of an airline passenger, fare, or seat) not booked in advance but awaiting or subject to availability
stand down
vb adv
1 intr to resign or withdraw, esp. in favour of another
2 intr to leave the witness box in a court of law after giving evidence
3 (Chiefly Brit) to go or be taken off duty
stand for
vb intr, prep
2 (Chiefly Brit) to be or become a candidate for
3 to support or recommend
4 Informal to tolerate or bear
he won't stand for any disobedience
stand in
vb
1 intr, adv; usually foll by: for to act as a substitute
2 ♦
stand (someone) in good stead to be of benefit or advantage to (someone)
n
♦
stand-in
a a person or thing that serves as a substitute
b (as modifier)
a stand-in teacher
4 a person who substitutes for an actor during intervals of waiting or in dangerous stunts
stand-off half
n (Rugby)
1 a player who acts as a link between his scrum half and three-quarter backs
2 this position in a team, (Also called)
fly half
stand oil
n a thick drying oil made by heating linseed, tung, or soya to over 300°C: used in oil enamel paints
stand on
vb intr
1 adv to continue to navigate a vessel on the same heading
2 prep to insist on
to stand on ceremony
3 ♦
stand on one's own (two) feet
Informal to be independent or self-reliant
stand out
vb intr, adv
1 to be distinctive or conspicuous
2 to refuse to agree, consent, or comply
they stood out for a better price
4 to navigate a vessel away from a port, harbour, anchorage, etc.
n
♦
standout
a a person or thing that is distinctive or outstanding
b (as modifier)
the standout track from the album
6 a person who refuses to agree or consent
stand over
vb
1 intr, prep to watch closely; keep tight control over
2 adv to postpone or be postponed
3 intr, prep (Austral. and N.Z.)
informal to threaten or intimidate (a person)
n
♦
standover
4 (Austral. and N.Z.)
informal a threatening or intimidating act
stand pat
vb intr
1 (Poker) to refuse the right to change any of one's cards; keep one's hand unchanged
2 to resist change or remain unchanged
♦
standpatter n
stand to
vb
1 adv (Military) to assume positions or cause to assume positions to resist a possible attack
2 ♦
stand to reason to conform with the dictates of reason
it stands to reason that pigs can't fly
stand up
vb adv
1 intr to rise to the feet
2 intr to resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
3 tr
Informal to fail to keep an appointment with, esp. intentionally
a to support, side with, or defend
b (U.S) to serve as best man for (the groom) at a wedding
a to confront or resist courageously
b to withstand or endure (wear, criticism, etc.)
adj
♦
stand-up prenominal
6 having or being in an erect position
a stand-up collar
7 done, performed, taken, etc., while standing
a stand-up meal
8 (of comedy or a comedian) performed or performing solo
9 Informal (of a boxer) having an aggressive style without much leg movement
a stand-up fighter
n
♦
stand-up
umbrella stand
n an upright rack or stand for umbrellas