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Meaning ofstandin English

stand

uk//stænd//

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Pluralstands
Past Tensestood
Past Participlestood
Participle Verbstanding
Third Person Singularstands

Definitions

Verb
1. to position oneself upright
  She will stand by the door to greet guests.
2. to position oneself physically; be upright
  She will stand with her feet shoulder-width apart.
3. to support oneself upright
  She learned to stand on one leg for balance.
4. to rise to one's feet; stand up
  The audience will stand when the national anthem is played.
5. to place upright or in position
  Please set the ladder to stand against the wall.
6. to occupy or hold a position
  The new employee will stand in for the manager during the meeting.
7. to maintain one's ground; be acquitted
  The defendant will stand trial for the alleged crime.
8. to maintain a steady attitude; resist
  The company will stand firm against the takeover bid.
9. to have a certain rank or relation
  The company will stand sixth in the national rankings.
Noun
1. the act of standing; physical support
2. a firm opinion or resolute action
  The company will take a strong stand against corruption.
3. a platform for testimony (in court)
  The witness took the stand to testify against the defendant.
4. a small structure (booth, stage); vending area
  The vendor ran a stand at the market selling fresh produce.
5. a designated waiting spot; location
  The bus will stop at the designated stand to pick up passengers.
6. a rank or position; social standing
  Her high stand in the community earned her respect from everyone.
7. a uniform group of trees (in forestry); a distinct unit
  The forest is home to a large stand of oak trees.

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