stand

noun

UK /stænd/

Word Forms

singular	stand
plural	stands

1
countable usually singularan attitude or opinion about something, especially one that you state publicly
stand on:
I couldn’t vote for them because of their stand on social issues.
take a stand (on something) (=state your opinion clearly):
The president has not taken a stand on this issue.
Synonyms and related words
Opinions and attitudes
opinion
attitude
view
2
countable usually singulara determined attempt to oppose someone or something that you consider to be wrong
stand against:
support for their stand against racism
take/make a stand (against someone/something):
The Prime Minister must take a firm stand against extremists in his party.
Synonyms and related words
An attempt to do something
attempt
effort
struggle
3
countable a large table or temporary structure used for selling things, especially food or drink
a hot-dog stand
Synonyms and related words
Markets and market stalls
bazaar
bookstall
boot fair
1. 3a
  a large table at an exhibition where an organization offers information, goods, or services
  the Porsche stand at the recent Paris show
  Synonyms and related words
  Tables and work surfaces
  bench
  card table
  coffee table
4
countable an object or a piece of furniture used for holding, supporting, or storing something
a cake/mike stand
an umbrella stand
Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous pieces of furniture
bookcase
bookshelf
cheval glass
5
countable often plurala part of a sports stadium where people sit or stand to watch a match or event
Synonyms and related words
Sports fields and parts of sports fields
all-seater
the area
AstroTurf
6
singular mainly Americanthe part of a court of law where people stand to answer lawyers’ questions. The usual British word is witness box.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of law courts
bench
bullpen
chambers
7
countable usually singularthe period during which a particular pair of batsmen play together in a cricket match, or the total number of runs that they make together
Synonyms and related words
Cricket
the Ashes
at stumps
bail
8
a group of birds that is standing as opposed to flying
a stand of pelicans
Submitted by:
qazwiz from United States on 20/02/2019
Open Dictionary - February2019

phrases

take the stand

stand

noun

US /stænd/

Word Forms

singular	stand
plural	stands

1
countable usually singularan attitude or opinion about something, especially one that you state publicly
stand on:
I couldn’t vote for them because of their stand on social issues.
take a stand (on something) (=state your opinion clearly):
The president has not taken a stand on this issue.
Synonyms and related words
Opinions and attitudes
opinion
attitude
view
2
countable usually singulara determined attempt to oppose someone or something that you consider to be wrong
stand against:
support for their stand against racism
take/make a stand (against someone/something):
He must take a firm stand against extremists in his party.
Synonyms and related words
An attempt to do something
attempt
effort
struggle
3
countable a large table or temporary structure used for selling things, especially food or drink
a hot dog stand
Synonyms and related words
Markets and market stalls
bazaar
bookstall
car boot sale
1. 3a
  a large table at an exhibit where an organization offers information, goods, or services
  the Porsche stand at the recent New York auto show
  Synonyms and related words
  Tables and work surfaces
  bench
  breakfast bar
  card table
4
countable an object or a piece of furniture used for holding, supporting, or storing something
an umbrella stand
a cake/mike stand
Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous pieces of furniture
bookcase
bookshelf
cheval glass
5
singular the part of a court of law where people stand to answer lawyers’ questions. The usual British word is witness box.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of law courts
bench
bullpen
chambers
6
countable often plurala part of a sports stadium where people sit or stand to watch a game or event
Synonyms and related words
Sports fields and parts of sports fields
alley
AstroTurf
backstop
7
a group of birds that is standing as opposed to flying
a stand of pelicans
Submitted by:
qazwiz from United States on 20/02/2019
Open Dictionary - February2019

phrases

take the stand

stand

verb

UK /stænd/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	stand
he/she/it	stands
present participle	standing
past tense	stood
past participle	stood

1
intransitive to have your body in an upright position supported by your feet
The train was full and we had to stand all the way to Edinburgh.
stand by/at/on/behind etc:
Mrs Carter was standing by the open window.
The man standing behind him spoke.
stand with your back to someone/something:
He was standing with his back to her.
stand doing something:
He stood looking at them in silence.
stand and do something:
The children stood and watched.
stand still (=not move):
They all stood still and listened to the sound coming from outside.
Stand still and let me brush your hair.
Synonyms and related words
To stand or sit up
stand
sit up
stand up
1. 1a
  to stand and be unable to move because you are reacting in a particular way to something
  stand motionless/transfixed/open-mouthed etc:
  She stood transfixed as the man lurched unsteadily across the busy road.
  Synonyms and related words
  To stand or sit up
  stand
  sit up
  stand up
2

stand
or
stand up
intransitive to move from sitting or bending down into an upright position
The whole courtroom stood as the judge entered.
Synonyms and related words
To stand or sit up
stand
sit up
stand up
3
intransitive to put your foot on or in something by accident
stand on/in:
He apologized for standing on my foot.
I just stood in something disgusting.
Synonyms and related words
To walk, or to walk in a particular way
walk
wander
stroll
4
intransitive if an object or building stands somewhere, it is in a particular position
His statue stands in the city square.
Their house stood at the top of a hill.
Synonyms and related words
To be in a particular position or place
occupy
set
exist
1. 4a
  transitive to put an object or a person somewhere in an upright position
  Stand the bookcase against the far wall.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words meaning to put something somewhere
  put
  place
  position
2. 4b
  intransitive if something such as a building is standing, it has not been destroyed
  still standing:
  The ancient family home is still standing.
  left standing:
  Only a few homes were left standing after the earthquake.
  Synonyms and related words
  To continue to exist or happen
  go on
  go along
  persist
3. 4c
  intransitive used for talking about the state or condition of a building or object
  The house stood neglected for nearly 100 years.
  stand empty/idle:
  The old factory now stood empty.
  Several ships are standing idle in the port as the dock strike continues.
  Synonyms and related words
  The condition of something
  state
  condition
  composition
5
intransitive if a car, train, plane etc stands somewhere, it remains there without moving, waiting to be used
Luckily, the train was still standing at the platform.
Synonyms and related words
To remain in a place or situation
remain
stay
wait
6
intransitive to be a particular height
Their father stands well over six feet.
The structure stands 40 metres high.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe depth
bottomless
the bowels of something
come down
7
intransitive to be in a particular situation or state
as it stands/as things stand:
As it stands, the law doesn’t allow local government to take such action.
where/how something stands:
How do negotiations stand at the moment?
know where you stand (with someone) (=understand your position):
He might seem rude, but at least you know where you stand with him.
Synonyms and related words
To take part, or to become involved
join in
participate
involve
8
intransitive to behave in a particular way
He stood aloof from the daily operations of the office.
stand ready/prepared:
We stand ready to sign any reasonable agreement that you produce.
stand together/united:
So long as we all stand together, we’ll win.
Synonyms and related words
To have an opinion or opinions
think
believe in
say
9
intransitive if something such as an offer, a law, or a record stands, it remains in existence or use
Her world record has stood for nearly 20 years.
still stands:
Tell him my offer still stands.
Synonyms and related words
To remain the same, or to keep something the same
maintain
withstand
stabilize
10
transitive usually in negatives or questionsto be willing to accept something that someone does
I can’t stand his lies any more.
I won’t stand any more arguing from you.
How can you stand all that noise?
stand someone doing something:
I won’t stand them interrupting me all the time.
Synonyms and related words
Willingness and to be willing
will
volition
volunteer
11
intransitive to have a particular attitude or view about a person or subject
where someone stands on something:
Where does the Prime Minister stand on this issue?
Synonyms and related words
To have an opinion or opinions
think
believe in
say
12
transitive to be good or strong enough not to be badly affected or damaged by something
These are plants that do not stand the cold well.
stand the strain:
I didn’t think these boots would stand the strain of such a long walk.
Synonyms and related words
To remain the same, or to keep something the same
maintain
withstand
stabilize
13
intransitive Britishto take part in an election as a candidate (=someone who people vote for). The American word is run
She’s not intending to stand at the next election.
stand as:
He’ll be standing as the candidate for Falkirk West.
Synonyms and related words
To be a candidate or winner in an election
campaign
canvass
run
14
intransitive if a liquid stands, it is still and does not flow
soil where water stands in the winter
Synonyms and related words
What liquids can do
break
burst
cast up
15
intransitive if a food, drink, or mixture stands, nothing is done to it so that its flavours can develop and become stronger
leave/allow something to stand for something:
Leave the mixture to stand for 20 minutes.
Synonyms and related words
Cook food or be cooked
bake
barbecue
baste
16
transitive to perform a particular job or service
stand guard (over someone/something):
Two men were left standing guard over the prisoners.
stand bail/surety (for someone) (=accept a legal or financial responsibility for someone):
No one would stand bail for him.
He could not leave the country unless the Embassy stood surety for him.
Synonyms and related words
To do something
do
perform
conduct
17
transitive informal old-fashionedto buy something for someone, especially food or drink
stand someone something:
I’ll stand you a cup of coffee if you’ve no money.
Synonyms and related words
To spend or to pay money
disburse
spend
pay
18
let something stand
to leave something unchanged; to let something remain in place
The U.S. Supreme Court let stand a California law that bans licensed therapists from working with children to change their sexual orientation.
Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 03/05/2017
Open Dictionary - May2017

phrases

someone can’t stand someone/something

someone can’t stand to do something

someone could stand something

do something standing on your head

from where someone stands

I stand corrected

it stands to reason (that)

not stand on ceremony

stand accused of something

stand alone

stand a chance/hope (of doing something)

stand in line

stand in someone’s way/path

stand in the way of something

stand on your head/hands

stand on your own (two) feet

stand or fall by/on something

stand there

stand to attention

stand to do something

stand trial (for something)

phrasal verbs

stand about

stand against

stand around

stand aside

stand at

stand back

stand between

stand by

stand down

stand for

stand in

stand out

stand out against

stand out for

stand over

stand up

stand up for

stand up to

stand

verb

US /stænd/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	stand
he/she/it	stands
present participle	standing
past tense	stood
past participle	stood

1
intransitive to have your body in an upright position supported by your feet
The subway was full and we had to stand all the way to Battery Park.
stand by/at/on/behind etc.:
Mrs. Carter was standing by the open window.
The man standing behind him spoke.
stand with your back to someone/something:
He was standing with his back to her.
stand doing something:
He stood looking at them in silence.
stand and do something:
The children stood and watched.
stand still (=not move):
They all stood still and listened to the birds singing.
Stand still and let me brush your hair.
Synonyms and related words
To stand or sit up
stand
sit up
stand up
1. 1a
  to stand and be unable to move because you are reacting in a particular way to something
  stand motionless/transfixed/open-mouthed etc.:
  She stood transfixed as the movie star approached her.
  Synonyms and related words
  To stand or sit up
  stand
  sit up
  stand up
2

stand
or
stand up
intransitive to move from sitting or bending down into an upright position
The whole courtroom stood as the judge entered.
Synonyms and related words
To stand or sit up
stand
sit up
stand up
3
intransitive to put your foot on or in something by accident
stand on/in:
He apologized for standing on my foot.
I just stood in something disgusting.
Synonyms and related words
To walk, or to walk in a particular way
walk
wander
stroll
4
intransitive if an object or building stands somewhere, it is in a particular position
His statue stands in the city square.
Their house stood at the top of a hill.
Synonyms and related words
To be in a particular position or place
occupy
set
exist
1. 4a
  transitive to put an object or a person somewhere in an upright position
  Stand the bookcase against the far wall.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words meaning to put something somewhere
  put
  place
  position
2. 4b
  intransitive if something such as a building is standing, it has not been destroyed
  still standing:
  The ancient family home is still standing.
  left standing:
  Only a few homes were left standing after the earthquake.
  Synonyms and related words
  To continue to exist or happen
  go on
  go along
  persist
3. 4c
  intransitive used for talking about the state or condition of a building or object
  The house stood neglected for nearly 100 years.
  stand empty/idle:
  The old factory now stood empty.
  Several ships are standing idle in the port as the dock strike continues.
  Synonyms and related words
  The condition of something
  state
  condition
  composition
5
intransitive if a car, train, airplane, etc. stands somewhere, it remains there without moving, waiting to be used
Luckily, the train was still standing at the platform.
Synonyms and related words
To remain in a place or situation
remain
stay
wait
6
intransitive to be in a particular situation or state
where/how something stands:
How do negotiations stand at the moment?
know where you stand (with someone) (=understand your position):
He might seem rude, but at least you know where you stand with him.
as it stands/as things stand:
As it stands, the law doesn’t allow a local court to take such action.
Synonyms and related words
To take part, or to become involved
join in
participate
involve
7
intransitive to behave in a particular way
He stood aloof from the daily operations of the office.
stand ready/prepared:
We stand ready to sign any reasonable agreement that you produce.
stand together/united:
So long as we all stand together, we’ll win.
Synonyms and related words
To have an opinion or opinions
think
believe in
say
8
intransitive to be a particular height
Their father stands well over six feet.
The structure stands 40 feet high.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe depth
bottomless
bottommost
the bowels of something
9
intransitive if something such as an offer, a law, or a record stands, it remains in existence or use
Her world record has stood for nearly 20 years.
still stands:
Tell him my offer still stands.
Synonyms and related words
To remain the same, or to keep something the same
maintain
withstand
stabilize
10
transitive usually in negatives or questionsto be willing to accept something that someone does
I can’t stand his lies anymore.
I won’t stand any more arguing from you.
How can you stand all that noise?
stand someone doing something:
I won’t stand them interrupting me all the time.
Synonyms and related words
Willingness and to be willing
will
volition
volunteer
11
intransitive to have a particular attitude or view about a person or subject
where someone stands on something:
Where does the senator stand on this issue?
Synonyms and related words
To have an opinion or opinions
think
believe in
say
12
transitive to be good or strong enough not to be badly affected or damaged by something
These are plants that do not stand the cold well.
stand the strain:
I didn’t think these boots would stand the strain of such a long walk.
Synonyms and related words
To remain the same, or to keep something the same
maintain
withstand
stabilize
13
intransitive if a liquid stands, it is still and does not flow
soil where water stands in the winter
Synonyms and related words
What liquids can do
break
burst
cast up
14
intransitive if a food, drink, or mixture stands, nothing is done to it so that its flavors can develop and become stronger
leave/allow something to stand for something:
Leave the mixture to stand for 20 minutes.
Synonyms and related words
Cook food or be cooked
bake
barbecue
baste
15
transitive to perform a particular job or service
stand guard (over someone/something):
Two men were left standing guard over the prisoners.
stand bail/surety (for someone) (=accept a legal or financial responsibility for someone):
No one would stand bail for him.
Synonyms and related words
To do something
do
perform
act
16
transitive informal old-fashionedto buy something for someone, especially food or drink
stand someone something:
I’ll stand you a cup of coffee if you’re out of money.
Synonyms and related words
To spend or to pay money
disburse
spend
pay
17
intransitive Britishto run in an election
Synonyms and related words
To be a candidate or winner in an election
campaign
canvass
run
18
let something stand
to leave something unchanged; to let something remain in place
The U.S. Supreme Court let stand a California law that bans licensed therapists from working with children to change their sexual orientation.
Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 03/05/2017
Open Dictionary - May2017

phrases

someone can’t stand someone/something

someone can’t stand to do something

someone could stand something

do something standing on your head

from where someone stands

I stand corrected

it stands to reason (that)

not stand on ceremony

stand accused of something

stand alone

stand a chance/hope (of doing something)

stand in line

stand in someone’s way/path

stand in the way of something

stand on your head/hands

stand on your own (two) feet

stand or fall by/on something

stand pat

stand there

stand to attention

stand to do something

stand trial (for something)

stand your guns

phrasal verbs

stand against

stand apart

stand around

stand aside

stand at

stand back

stand between

stand by

stand down

stand for

stand in

stand out

stand out against

stand over

stand up

stand up for

stand up to

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