stand Meaning and Definition

1. n. a defensive effort

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

3. n. a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air

4. n. a support or foundation

5. n. a support for displaying various articles

6. n. a booth where articles are displayed for sale

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

8. n. a small table for holding articles of various kinds

9. n. a mental position from which things are viewed

10. n. an interruption of normal activity

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

12. n. the position where a thing or person stands

13. v. put up with something or somebody unpleasant

14. v. have or maintain a position or stand on an issue

15. v. withstand the force of something

16. v. be available for stud services

17. v. be standing; be upright

18. v. put into an upright position

19. v. be in some specified state or condition

20. v. hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright

21. v. be tall; have a height of; copula

22. v. be in effect; be or remain in force

23. v. remain inactive or immobile

24. v. occupy a place or location, also metaphorically