stand
stand
- n a support or foundation
- n the position where a thing or person stands
- n a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
they cut down a stand of trees - n a small table for holding articles of various kinds
a bedside stand - n a support for displaying various articles
- n an interruption of normal activity
- n a mental position from which things are viewed
- n a booth where articles are displayed for sale
- n a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
a one-night stand - n tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
- n a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
- n a defensive effort
the army made a final stand at the Rhone - v be standing; be upright
We had to stand for the entire performance! - v be in some specified state or condition
I stand corrected - v occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
We stand on common ground - v hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
I am standing my ground and won't give in! - v put up with something or somebody unpleasant
- v have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
Where do you stand on the War? - v remain inactive or immobile
standing water - v be in effect; be or remain in force
The law stands! - v be tall; have a height of; copula
She stands 6 feet tall - v put into an upright position
Can you stand the bookshelf up? - v withstand the force of something
stand the test of time - v be available for stud services
- Respect Senator Barack Obama, Governor Bill Richardson, Senator Hillary Clinton and Ruth Harkin stand during the national anthem.
- In a confirmation of persistent stereotypes, an international team of psychologists have determined that when it comes to one-night stands, men have much lower standards than women .
- Appreciation: The groundbreaking stand-up comic, dead at 71, went through a transformation that helped redefine an art form.