stand back
- v stay clear of, avoid
- v stand away from an object or person
stave in
- v break in the staves (of)
- v burst or force (a hole) into something
stand by
- v not act or do anything
- v be available or ready for a certain function or service
- v be loyal to
stand firm
- v stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
- v refuse to abandon one's opinion or belief
stand for
- v express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
- v denote or connote
- v take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
- v tolerate or bear
stand out
- v be highly noticeable
- v distinguish oneself
- v steer away from shore, of ships
- v be stubborn in resolution or resistance
stand up
- v rise to one's feet
- v refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack
- v put into an upright position
- v be standing; be upright
- v defend against attack or criticism
- v resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
- v rise up as in fear
standardise
- v evaluate by comparing with a standard
- v cause to conform to standard or norm
standardize
- v cause to conform to standard or norm
The weights and measures were standardized - v evaluate by comparing with a standard
stare down
- v overcome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staring
stargaze
- v observe the stars
- v have a daydream; indulge in a fantasy
start out
- v take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
- v leave