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The definition of stand
45 Definitions of: stand
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- verb, to be or cause to be in an erect or upright position
- verb, to rise to, assume, or maintain an upright position
- verb, to have a specified height when standing
- verb, to be situated or located
- verb, to be or exist in a specified state or condition
- verb, to adopt or remain in a resolute position or attitude
- verb, to be in a specified position
- verb, to remain in force or continue in effect
- verb, to come to a stop or halt, esp temporarily
- verb, (of water, etc) to collect and remain without flowing
- verb, (of a score, account, etc) to indicate the specified position of the parties involved
- verb, to tolerate or bear
- verb, to resist; survive
- verb, to submit to
- verb, to be or become a candidate
- verb, to navigate in a specified direction
- verb, (of a gun dog) to point at game
- verb, to halt, esp to give action, repel attack, or disrupt an enemy advance when retreating
- verb, (of a male domestic animal, esp a stallion) to be available as a stud
- verb, printing to keep (type that has been set) or (of such type) to be kept, for possible use in future printings
- verb, to bear the cost of; pay for
- verb, stand a chance to have a hope or likelihood of winning, succeeding, etc
- verb, stand fast to maintain one's position firmly
- verb, stand one's ground to maintain a stance or position in the face of opposition
- verb, stand still a) to remain motionless b) to tolerate
- verb, stand to (someone) to be useful to (someone)
- noun, the act or an instance of standing
- noun, an opinion, esp a resolutely held one
- noun, a halt or standstill
- noun, a place where a person or thing stands
- noun, a) a position on the floor of a shearing shed allocated to one shearer b) the shearing equipment belonging to such a position
- noun, a structure, usually of wood, on which people can sit or stand
- noun, a frame or rack on which such articles as coats and hats may be hung
- noun, a small table or piece of furniture where articles may be placed or stored
- noun, a supporting framework, esp for a tool or instrument
- noun, a stall, booth, or counter from which goods may be sold
- noun, an exhibition area in a trade fair
- noun, a halt to give action, etc, esp one taken during a retreat and having some duration or some success
- noun, cricket an extended period at the wicket by two batsmen
- noun, a growth of plants in a particular area, esp trees in a forest or a crop in a field
- noun, a stop made by a touring theatrical company, pop group, etc, to give a performance (esp in the phrase one-night stand)
- noun, a plot or site earmarked for the erection of a building
- noun, (of a gun dog) the act of pointing at game
- noun, a complete set, esp of arms or armour for one man
- noun, military the flags of a regiment ▷ See also stand by ▷ See also, stand down ▷ See also, stand for ▷ See also, stand in ▷ See also, standoff ▷ See also, stand on ▷ See also, stand out ▷ See also, stand over ▷ See also, stand pat ▷ See also, stand to ▷ See also, stand up
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| Synonyms: | set, attitude, determination, sustain, platform, position, stance, opinion, standpoint, stall | And more... |
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From Collins
©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of stand