A2 [ I or T ] to be in a vertical state or to put into a vertical state, especially (of a person or animal) by making the legs straight:

C1 [ I, L only + adj ] to be in, cause to be in, or get into a particular state or situation:

B2 [ I or T, usually + adv/prep ] to be in, cause to be in, or put into a particular place:

[ I usually + adv/prep ] Vehicles that are standing are waiting:

B1 [ T usually in negatives ] to successfully accept or bear something that is unpleasant or difficult:

C2 [ I ] UK US also UK run to compete, especially in an election, for an official position:

[ L only + noun ] to be a stated height:

[ T + two objects ] to buy something, especially a meal or a drink, for someone:

C2 [ I usually + adv/prep ] to have as an opinion:

[ C ] 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

[ C ] an opinion, especially one that is public:

US UK witness box [ C ] the place in which a person stands in a law court when they are being asked questions:

C1 [ C ] 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:

C2 [ C ] a frame or piece of furniture for supporting or putting things on:

C2 [ C usually singular ] an act of opposition, especially in order to defend someone or something:

[ C usually singular ] US a particular number or period of performances: