Meaning of 'stand'

noun

a defensive effort

Example: "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"

noun

a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance

Example: "a one-night stand"

noun

a platform where a band, often a brass band, can play in the open air

Example: "The stand in the park was a draw in the summer months."

Synonyms: bandstand outdoor stage

noun

a support or foundation

Synonyms: base pedestal

noun

a support for displaying various articles

Synonyms: rack

noun

a booth where articles are displayed for sale

Synonyms: stall sales booth

noun

tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)

noun

a small table for holding articles of various kinds

Example: "a bedside stand"

noun

a mental position from which things are viewed

Synonyms: point of view viewpoint standpoint

noun

an interruption of normal activity

Synonyms: standstill tie-up

noun

a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area

Example: "they cut down a stand of trees"

noun

the position where a thing or person stands

verb

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

Synonyms: support

verb

have or maintain a position or stand on an issue

Example: "Where do you stand on the War?"

verb

withstand the force of something

Synonyms: resist fend

verb

be available for stud services

verb

be standing

Synonyms: stand up

verb

put into an upright position

Example: "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"

Synonyms: stand up place upright

verb

be in some specified state or condition

Example: "I stand corrected"

verb

hold one's ground

Synonyms: remain firm

verb

be tall

verb

be in effect

verb

remain inactive or immobile

Example: "standing water"

verb

occupy a place or location, also metaphorically

Example: "We stand on common ground"