Stand - Definition

n 1: a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp" [syn:
base, pedestal, stand]
2: the position where a thing or person stands
3: a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular
area; "they cut down a stand of trees"
4: a small table for holding articles of various kinds; "a
bedside stand"
5: a support for displaying various articles; "the newspapers
were arranged on a rack" [syn: rack, stand]
6: an interruption of normal activity [syn: stand,
standstill, tie-up]
7: a mental position from which things are viewed; "we should
consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians";
"teaching history gave him a special point of view toward
current events" [syn: point of view, viewpoint, stand,
standpoint]
8: a booth where articles are displayed for sale [syn: stall,
stand, sales booth]
9: a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give
a performance; "a one-night stand"
10: tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood)
where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
11: a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
[syn: bandstand, outdoor stage, stand]
12: a defensive effort; "the army made a final stand at the
Rhone"
v 1: be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire
performance!" [syn: stand, stand up] [ant: lie,
sit, sit down]
2: be in some specified state or condition; "I stand corrected"
3: occupy a place or location, also metaphorically; "We stand on
common ground"
4: hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or
upright; "I am standing my ground and won't give in!" [syn:
stand, remain firm] [ant: relent, soften, yield]
5: put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear
his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a
lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the
heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage"
[syn: digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear,
stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer,
put up]
6: have or maintain a position or stand on an issue; "Where do
you stand on the War?"
7: remain inactive or immobile; "standing water"
8: be in effect; be or remain in force; "The law stands!"
9: be tall; have a height of; copula; "She stands 6 feet tall"
10: put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf
up?" [syn: stand, stand up, place upright]
11: withstand the force of something; "The trees resisted her";
"stand the test of time"; "The mountain climbers had to fend
against the ice and snow" [syn: resist, stand, fend]
12: be available for stud services; "male domestic animals such
as stallions serve selected females"