1. to be in an upright position on one’s feet
2. to rise to one’s feet from a sitting or lying position
3. to remain in a particular position or condition

1. a position or attitude on a particular issue
2. a structure or piece of furniture designed to hold or support something
3. a small booth or stall for selling goods

Examples

• Please stand when the judge enters the courtroom.
• The old oak tree stands in the center of the park.
• I can’t stand the sound of nails on a chalkboard.
• The senator took a strong stand against the proposed legislation.
• She bought a music stand for her violin practice.
• They set up a lemonade stand on the corner.
• The building has stood here for over a century.
• Stand up and stretch your legs after sitting so long.