Stand — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

to give steadfast support to

"no matter how much people object, I will stand by my decision"

a person or thing that takes the place of another

"hired him at the last minute as a stand-in for the person who quit"

to serve as a replacement usually for a time only

"she will be standing in for the regular teacher for a week"

to extend outward beyond a usual point

"the relief figures stand out from the wall quite strikingly"

following the accepted rules of moral conduct

"a real stand-up guy, he's willing to raise the child—by himself if necessary"

rising straight up

"a puppy with stand-up ears"

to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval

"a hypothesis that won't stand up to close analysis"

operating or standing on its own

"The device can be purchased either as a stand-alone unit or as part of a bundled system."

"The rental property is a stand-alone guesthouse."

to give permission for or to approve of

"They would not stand for their children missing curfew."

to put up with (something painful or difficult)

"The nanny did not stand for whining from the children."

to serve as a material counterpart of

"He got a tattoo that stood for his love of fishing."