Stand meanings. All definitions of Stand

verb without object stand (of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet. 1

intransitive verb stand rise 1

verb without object stand to rise to one's feet (often followed by up). 1

intransitive verb stand be on one's feet 1

verb without object stand to have a specified height when in this position: a basketball player who stands six feet seven inches. 1

intransitive verb stand position on issue 1

verb without object stand to stop or remain motionless or steady on the feet. 1

noun stand determined position 1

verb without object stand to take a position or place as indicated: to stand aside. 1

noun stand booth, stall 1

verb without object stand to remain firm or steadfast, as in a cause. 1

noun stand act of standing 1

verb without object stand to take up or maintain a position or attitude with respect to a person, issue, or the like: to stand as sponsor for a person. 1

noun stand final defence 1

verb without object stand to have or adopt a certain policy, course, or attitude, as of adherence, support, opposition, or resistance: He stands for free trade. 1

noun stand raised platform 1

verb without object stand (of things) to be in an upright or vertical position, be set on end, or rest on or as on a support. 1

abbreviation STAND support 1

verb without object stand to be set, placed, fixed, located, or situated: The building stands at 34th Street and 5th Avenue. 1

noun stand coat rack 1

verb without object stand (of an account, score, etc.) to show, be, or remain as indicated; show the specified position of the parties concerned: The score stood 18 to 14 at the half. 1

noun stand umbrella rack 1

verb without object stand to remain erect or whole; resist change, decay, or destruction (often followed by up): The ruins still stand. The old building stood up well. 1

noun stand witness box 1

verb without object stand to continue in force or remain valid: The agreement stands as signed. 1

noun,plural stand bleachers: spectators' seating 1

verb without object stand to remain still, stationary, or unused: The bicycle stood in the basement all winter. 1

intransitive verb stand be erect 1

verb without object stand to be or become stagnant, as water. 1

intransitive verb stand place yourself 1

verb without object stand (of persons or things) to be or remain in a specified state, condition, relation, relative position, etc.: He stood in jeopardy of losing his license. 1

intransitive verb stand remain in effect 1

verb without object stand to have the possibility or likelihood: He stands to gain a sizable profit through the sale of the house. 1

intransitive verb stand measure 1

verb without object stand Chiefly British. to become or be a candidate, as for public office (usually followed by for). 1

intransitive verb stand be in a situation 1

verb without object stand Nautical. to take or hold a particular course at sea. to move in a certain direction: to stand offshore. 1

intransitive verb stand be situated 1

verb without object stand (of a male domestic animal, especially a stud) to be available as a sire, usually for a fee: Three Derby winners are now standing in Kentucky. 1

abbreviation STAND stagnate 1

verb with object stand to cause to stand; set upright; set: Stand the chair by the lamp. 1

intransitive verb stand be a candidate 1

verb with object stand to face or encounter: to stand an assault. 1

intransitive verb stand be in a position 1

verb with object stand to undergo or submit to: to stand trial. 1

intransitive verb stand tread upon 1

verb with object stand to endure or undergo without harm or damage or without giving way: His eyes are strong enough to stand the glare. 1

transitive verb stand set upright 1

verb with object stand to endure or tolerate: She can't stand her father. 1

transitive verb stand submit to 1

ALL meanings of stand