0 to be in a vertical state or to put into a vertical state, especially (of a person or animal) by making the legs straight:
1 to be in, cause to be in, or get into a particular state or situation:
How do you think your chances stand (= are) of being offered the job?
[ + to infinitive ] Our firm stands to lose (= will lose) a lot of money if the deal is unsuccessful.
We really can't allow the current situation to stand (= to exist in its current form).
Newton's laws of mechanics stood (= were thought to be completely true) for over two hundred years.
Leave the mixture to stand (= do not touch it) for 15 minutes before use.
It would be difficult for her to stand much lower/higher in my opinion (= for me to have a worse/better opinion of her) after the way she behaved at the party.
She's very blunt, but at least you know where you stand with her (= you know what she thinks and how she is likely to behave).
Two other men are to stand trial next month for their part in the bombing.
2 to be in, cause to be in, or put into a particular place:
3 to successfully accept or bear something that is unpleasant or difficult:
4 to compete, especially in an election, for an official position:
The president has announced she does not intend to stand for re-election.
7 to buy something, especially a meal or a drink, for someone:
8 to have as an opinion:
9 a large structure at a sports ground, usually with a sloping floor and sometimes a roof, where people either stand or sit to watch a sports event
10 an opinion, especially one that is public:
11 the place in which a person sits or stands in a law court when they are being asked questions:
12 a small shop or stall or an area where products can be shown, usually outside or in a large public building, at which people can buy things or get information:
a hotdog stand
Over three thousand companies will have stands at this year's microelectronics exhibition.
13 a frame or piece of furniture for supporting or putting things on:
14 an act of opposition, especially in order to defend someone or something:
15 a particular number or period of performances:
The Orioles will be in town for a three-game stand.
16 a group of trees, especially ones of a similar size, age, or type:
17 to be on your feet or get into a vertical position, or to put someone or something into a vertical position:
[ I ] I stood motionless as the snake slithered by.
[ I ] Please stand back so the paramedics can get through.
[ T always + adv/prep ] I stood the ironing board against the wall.
18 to be or get into a particular state or situation:
19 to be in a particular place:
20 to be able to accept or bear something unpleasant or difficult:
21 to have a particular opinion about something:
23 short form ofwitness stand
24 a small structure where food, newspapers, candy, and other small items are sold:
27 to be in a particular state or situation:
28 to be at or reach a particular level:
30 to have a particular opinion on something:
stand on sth Where does the party stand on immigration?
31 if an offer, a decision, or a record still stands, it still exists and has not been changed:
33 to pay money to show that you promise that someone accused of a crime will come to a court of law to be judged:
34 to depend completely on something to be able to succeed:
Governments stand or fall by their economic performance.
35 to refuse to change a decision or the way you do something:
The party is standing pat on the issue of immigration reform.
36 to be popular or successful for a long time:
37 to be in a situation in which it is possible or likely that something will happen to you:
38 to be judged in a court of law after being accused of illegal behaviour:
39 a table or structure where someone can sell or advertise their products or services:
40 someone's opinion, especially when they make it public:
41 → witness stand :
Don't stand out there in the cold - come in here and get warm.
The audience clapped and cheered when she stood up to speak.
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