to be in a vertical state or to put into a vertical state, especially (of a person or animal) by making the legs straight.

an attitude toward something or an opinion that you make clear to people to take a firm stand on something

noun · the act of standing; an assuming of or a remaining in an upright position. · a cessation of motion; halt or stop. · a determined effort for or against ...

STAND meaning: 1 : to be in an upright position with all of your weight on your feet; 2 : to move onto your feet from a sitting or low position often + up. One–night stand (noun) · Noun · Taxi stand · Witness stand

[usually singular] an attitude towards something or an opinion that you make clear to people. He has avoided taking a firm stand. stand on something The ...

to be able to accept or deal with a difficult situation: She couldn't stand the pressures of the job. The pain was more than he could stand.

4 дня назад · A stand is an object or piece of furniture that is designed for supporting or holding a particular kind of thing. The teapot came with a stand ... Stand by · Make a stand · Stand Down · Stand out

stand ; be standing; be upright. “We had to stand for the entire performance!” synonyms: stand up · place upright, stand up. put into an upright position · rest.

There are 56 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun stand, 18 of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...