Definition

1. 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.

2. 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

• Noun: Stance, viewpoint, booth, stall, rack, grove.
• Verb: Rise, be located, remain, tolerate, endure, withstand, hold.

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.

Noun

1. a defensive effort
   • the army made a final stand at the Rhone
2. a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
3. tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
4. a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
   • a one-night stand
5. a booth where articles are displayed for sale
6. 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
7. an interruption of normal activity
8. a support for displaying various articles
   • the newspapers were arranged on a rack
9. a small table for holding articles of various kinds
   • a bedside stand
10. a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
    • they cut down a stand of trees
11. the position where a thing or person stands
12. a support or foundation
    • the base of the lamp

Verb

1. be available for stud services
   • male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females
2. 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
3. put into an upright position
   • Can you stand the bookshelf up?
4. be tall; have a height of; copula
   • She stands 6 feet tall
5. be in effect; be or remain in force
   • The law stands!
6. remain inactive or immobile
   • standing water
7. have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
   • Where do you stand on the War?
8. 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
9. hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
   • I am standing my ground and won't give in!
10. occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
    • We stand on common ground
11. be in some specified state or condition
    • I stand corrected
12. be standing; be upright
    • We had to stand for the entire performance!