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verb
- 1. have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet: "Lionel stood in the doorway" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of an object, building, or settlement) be situated in a particular place or position: "the town stood on a hill" Similar
noun
- 1. an attitude towards a particular issue; a position taken in an argument: "the party's tough stand on immigration" Similar
- 2. a rack, base, or piece of furniture for holding, supporting, or displaying something: "a microphone stand" Similar
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STAND definition: 1. to be in a vertical state or to put into a vertical state, especially (of a person or animal) by…. Learn more.
: to take up or maintain a specified position or posture. stand aside. can you stand on your head. b. : to maintain one's position. stand firm. 3. : to be in a particular state or situation. stands accused. 4. : to hold a course at sea. 5. obsolete : hesitate.
1. a. To rise to an upright position on the feet. b. To assume or maintain an upright position as specified: stand straight; stand to one side. 2. a. To maintain an upright position on the feet. b. To maintain an upright or vertical position on a base or support: The urn stands on a pedestal. c.
to stop or remain motionless or steady on the feet. to take a position or place as indicated: to stand aside. to remain firm or steadfast, as in a cause. 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.
When you are standing, your body is upright, your legs are straight, and your weight is supported by your feet.
If you place something in an upright position in a certain spot, you stand it, and objects stand when they're situated in a certain location: "Those beautiful buildings stand at the top of the hill." A support where an object will be placed is also called a stand.
Definition of stand verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.