stand

/stænd/

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The band plays on a stand in the park.

Definition

Noun:
- A defensive effort or position: A determined effort to resist or oppose something.
- A structure for viewing: A platform or tiered structure where people can sit or stand to watch an event.
- A temporary stop for performance: A location where a touring musical or theatrical group stops to give a performance.
- A small shop or display: A booth, stall, or table where articles are displayed for sale.
- A mental position or viewpoint: A particular attitude or perspective from which things are considered.
- A support or rack: A piece of furniture or structure designed to hold or display something.
- A group of plants: A growth of similar plants, especially trees, in a particular area.
- The location or position where something is situated: The place where a thing or person stands.
Verb:
- To be in or rise to an upright position: To support oneself on the feet in an erect position.
- To be situated or located: To occupy a specific place or position.
- To remain valid or in effect: To continue to be applicable or operative.
- To tolerate or endure: To put up with or withstand something unpleasant.
- To maintain a position or opinion: To hold a particular stance or viewpoint on an issue.
- To be in a specified state or condition: To exist in a particular situation.
- To offer oneself as a candidate: To run for an elected office.
- To withstand force or pressure: To resist or hold firm against something.

Examples of Usage

Noun:
- The soldiers made their final stand at the bridge.
- We watched the game from the north stand.
- The band played a one-night stand in the small town.
- He runs a souvenir stand at the market.
- From a practical stand, the plan is flawed.
- Put the umbrella in the stand by the door.
- We walked through a dense stand of pine trees.
- This is the exact stand where the witness was during the incident.
Verb:
- Please stand when the judge enters the room.
- An old clock stands in the hallway.
- The court's decision still stands.
- I cannot stand his constant complaining.
- Where do you stand on the issue of climate change?
- As of now, the project stands incomplete.
- She decided to stand for mayor.
- This material can stand high temperatures.

Advanced Usage

"to stand a chance": to have a possibility of success.
- Our team doesn't stand a chance of winning the championship.
"to stand one's ground": to refuse to retreat or change one's opinion.
- Despite the criticism, she stood her ground.
"to stand trial": to be tried in a court of law.
- The accused will stand trial next month.
"to stand corrected": to admit that one was wrong.
- I stand corrected; the meeting is on Tuesday, not Wednesday.

Variants and Related Words

Standing (adj/n): Existing permanently; status or reputation.
- A standing invitation. (adj)
- Her standing in the community is high. (n)
Standoff (n): A deadlock or stalemate.
- The negotiations ended in a standoff.
Standpoint (n): A point of view.
- From an economic standpoint, the policy is sound.

Synonyms

Related Phrasal Verbs

Stand by: To be ready for action; to support someone.
- Please stand by for further instructions.
- I will stand by you no matter what.
Stand for: To represent; to tolerate.
- What does this acronym stand for?
- I will not stand for such rudeness.
Stand out: To be noticeably better or more prominent.
- Her talent really stands out.
Stand up for: To defend or support.
- You must stand up for your beliefs.
Stand up to: To resist or confront boldly.
- He finally stood up to the bully.

Related Idioms

Stand on ceremony: To insist on formal, polite behavior.
- Please don't stand on ceremony; make yourself at home.
Stand in someone's way: To obstruct or prevent someone from doing something.
- I won't stand in your way if you want to apply for that job.
Make a stand: To take a firm position in defense of something.
- It's time to make a stand against injustice.

The band plays on a stand in the park.

Noun

a defensive effort
- the army made a final stand at the Rhone
a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
- a one-night stand
a booth where articles are displayed for sale
a mental position from which things are viewed
- we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians
- teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events
an interruption of normal activity
a support for displaying various articles
- the newspapers were arranged on a rack
a small table for holding articles of various kinds
- a bedside stand
a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
- they cut down a stand of trees
the position where a thing or person stands
a support or foundation
- the base of the lamp

Verb

be available for stud services
- male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females
withstand the force of something
- The trees resisted her
- stand the test of time
- The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow
put into an upright position
- Can you stand the bookshelf up?
be tall; have a height of; copula
- She stands 6 feet tall
be in effect; be or remain in force
- The law stands!
remain inactive or immobile
- standing water
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
- Where do you stand on the War?
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
- I cannot bear his constant criticism
- The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
- he learned to tolerate the heat
- She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage
hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
- I am standing my ground and won't give in!
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
- We stand on common ground
be in some specified state or condition
- I stand corrected
be standing; be upright
- We had to stand for the entire performance!

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