stand

Definitions

1. verb

   To be on your feet, upright.

   Examples

   • Here I stand, wondering what to do next.
   • I can't reach the ceiling, so get me a chair to stand on.
2. verb

   To rise to your feet.

   Examples

   • Stand up and get your own snack.
   • Everyone stood when the judge came in.
3. verb

   To stay in one place without moving.

   Examples

   • Do not leave your car standing in the road.
   • The bus stood at the stop for ten minutes.
4. verb

   To be in an upright position.

   Examples

   • A tall lamp stood beside the armchair.
   • The gun always stood in a corner of his room.
5. verb

   To put something upright.

   Examples

   • He stood the broom in the corner and took a break.
   • She stood the ladder against the wall.
6. verb

   To be located in a place.

   Examples

   • Paris stands on the Seine.
   • The old chapel stands on the south side of the square.
7. verb

   To have a certain height.

   Examples

   • He stands six feet two.
   • She stands about five feet five.
8. verb

   To be present, as tears in the eyes, in old-fashioned use.

   Examples

   • Tears stood in his eyes as he said goodbye.
   • Many a child's eye was wet with tears.
9. verb

   To be likely to gain or lose something.

   Examples

   • He stands to get a good price for the house.
   • She stands to lose everything if the deal fails.
10. verb

    To put up with something, often used in negative sentences.

    Examples

    • I can't stand it when people don't read the instructions.
    • I can't stand him.