Definition of 'stand'

Noun

1. a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp"
      Synonyms: base pedestal
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"
      Synonyms: rack
6. an interruption of normal activity
      Synonyms: 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"
      Synonyms: point of view viewpoint standpoint
8. a booth where articles are displayed for sale
      Synonyms: stall 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
       Synonyms: bandstand outdoor stage
12. a defensive effort; "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"

Verb

1. be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!"
      Synonyms: stand up
      Antonyms: sit sit down lie
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!"
      Synonyms: remain firm
      Antonyms: yield relent soften
5. have or maintain a position or stand on an issue; "Where do you stand on the War?"
6. 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"
      Synonyms: digest endure stick out stomach bear tolerate support brook abide suffer put up
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?"
       Synonyms: 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"
       Synonyms: resist fend
12. be available for stud services; "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"

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