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stand UK US [stænd] verb [ stood ], [ stood ] [ stood stands standing ]

VERTICAL

1. <E > intransitive or transitive to be in a vertical state or to put into a vertical state, especially (of a person or animal) by straightening the legs
• Granny says if she stands (up) for a long time her ankles hurt.
• As a sign of politeness you should stand (up) when she comes in.
• Stand still and be quiet!
• After the earthquake not a single building was left standing in the village.
• Stand the bottles on the table over there.
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Sitting and standing

• Don't stand out there in the cold, come in here and get warm.
• The audience clapped and cheered when she stood up to speak.
• They stood on the street corner handing out leaflets.
• We stood huddled together for warmth.
• She stood up to address a hushed courtroom.

STATE

2. <E > intransitive L only + adjective to be in, cause to be in or get into a particular state or situation
• How do you think your chances stand (= are) of being offered the job?
• The national debt stands at fifty-five billion dollars.
• The house stood empty for years.
• Martina is currently standing second in the world listings.
• + to infinitive Our firm stands to lose (= will lose) a lot of money if the deal is unsuccessful.
• We really can't allow the current situation to stand (= to exist in its current form).
• Newton's laws of mechanics stood (= were thought to be completely true) for over two hundred years.
• Mix one sachet of paste into two litres of water, then leave the mixture to stand (= do not touch it) for at least fifteen minutes before use.
• It would be difficult for her to stand much lower/higher in my opinion (= for me to have a worse/better opinion of her) after the way she behaved at the party.
• formal You stand accused of murder, how do you plead?
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Existing and being
3. stand trial
to be put on trial in a court of law
• Two other men are to stand trial next month for their part in the bombing.
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Court cases, orders and decisions

• Inflation currently stands at three percent.
• The current total stands at thirty thousand pounds.
• He stands to benefit from the situation.
• Eight years later the building stands empty.
• The theatre has been left to stand derelict.

PLACE

4. <E > intransitive or transitive usually + adverb or preposition to be in, cause to be in or put into a particular place
• The room was empty except for a wardrobe standing in one corner.
• Stand the paintings against the wall while we decide where to hang them.
• The photograph shows the happy couple standing beside a banana tree.
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Placing and positioning an object
5. intransitive usually + adverb or preposition Vehicles that are standing are waiting
• The train now standing at platform 8 is the 15.17 for Oxford.
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Staying and remaining ↑Waiting

• His walking stick stood by the door.
• You'll have to stand the sofa on its end to get it through the door.
• Could you stand the bookcase against that wall, please?
• There was a big chest of drawers standing in one corner.
• In the centre of the hall stood a colossal wooden statue, decorated in ivory and gold.

ACCEPT

6. <I > transitive usually in negatives to successfully accept or bear something which is unpleasant or difficult
• I can't stand her voice.
• Our tent won't stand another storm like the last one.
• + -ing verb I can't stand hearing her cry.
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Tolerating and enduring ↑Coping and not coping ↑Dealing with things or people

• Personally, I can't stand her.
• I can't even stand the smell.
• I can't stand being cold.
• He can't stand the sight of her.
• I can't stand the thought of waiting so long.

POLITICS

7. intransitive UK ( mainly US run ) to compete, especially in an election, for an official position
• The president has announced she does not intend to stand for re-election.
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Elections
8. stand a chance
to have a chance of success
• She stands a good chance of passing her exam if she works hard.
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Possible and probable

HEIGHT

9. L only + noun to be a stated height
• Even without his shoes he stood over two metres tall.
Thesaurus⁺: ↑High, tall and deep

BUY

10. transitive + two objects to buy something, especially a meal or a drink, for someone
• I couldn't get to the bank, so could you stand me lunch?
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Paying and spending money

OPINION

11. intransitive usually + adverb or preposition to have as an opinion
• How/Where does he stand on foreign policy issues?
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of view
Idioms: I stand corrected ▪ Stand and deliver! ▪ can't stand the sight of somebody ▪ from where somebody stands ▪ it stands to reason ▪ know where you stand ▪ stand and be counted ▪ stand bail ▪ stand fast ▪ stand in the way of somebody ▪ stand on ceremony ▪ stand on your dignity ▪ stand on your head ▪ stand on your own feet ▪ stand or fall by something ▪ stand somebody in good stead ▪ stand something on its head ▪ stand the test of time ▪ stand your ground ▪ standing on your head
Phrasal Verbs: stand about ▪ stand aside ▪ stand back ▪ stand by ▪ stand by somebody ▪ stand by something ▪ stand clear ▪ stand down ▪ stand for something ▪ stand in ▪ stand out ▪ stand out against somebody ▪ stand over somebody ▪ stand somebody up ▪ stand together ▪ stand up ▪ stand up for somebody ▪ stand up to somebody ▪ stand up to something

noun

SPORT

1. countable UK a large structure at a sports ground, usually with a sloping floor and sometimes a roof, where people either stand or sit to watch a sports event
Compare grandstand
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Sports venues
2. stands
a stand
• Fighting broke out in the stands five minutes before the end of the match.
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Sports venues

OPINION

3. countable an opinion, especially one which is public
• What's her stand on sexual equality?
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of view

COURT

4. countable US for witness box
• The witness took the stand (= went to the place in a court where you stand and answer questions).
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Law courts

SHOP

5. countable a small shop or stall or an area where products can be shown, usually outside or in a large public building, at which people can buy things or get information
• a hotdog stand
• Over three thousand companies will have stands at this year's microelectronics exhibition.
See also newsstand
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Shops, markets and auctions ↑Restaurants and cafes ↑Buildings in general

FRAME

6. countable a frame or piece of furniture for supporting or putting things on
• a music stand
• a hatstand
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Frames and structures ↑Furniture for storage

OPPOSITION

7. countable usually singular an act of opposition, especially in defence
• Environmental groups are making a stand against the new road through the valley.
See also stand out against somebody
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Opposing and against

PERFORMANCES

8. countable usually singular US a particular number or period of performances
• The Orioles will be in town for a three-game stand.
Thesaurus⁺: ↑Spectacles and performances