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stand    Audio Help   [stand] Pronunciation Key, verb, stood, stand·ing, noun, plural stands for 28–48, stands, stand for 49.
–verb (used without object)
1.(of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.
2.to rise to one's feet (often fol. by up).
3.to have a specified height when in this position: a basketball player who stands six feet seven inches.
4.to stop or remain motionless or steady on the feet.
5.to take a position or place as indicated: to stand aside.
6.to remain firm or steadfast, as in a cause.
7.to take up or maintain a position or attitude with respect to a person, issue, or the like: to stand as sponsor for a person.
8.to have or adopt a certain policy, course, or attitude, as of adherence, support, opposition, or resistance: He stands for free trade.
9.(of things) to be in an upright or vertical position, be set on end, or rest on or as on a support.
10.to be set, placed, fixed, located, or situated: The building stands at 34th Street and 5th Avenue.
11.(of an account, score, etc.) to show, be, or remain as indicated; show the specified position of the parties concerned: The score stood 18 to 14 at the half.
12.to remain erect or whole; resist change, decay, or destruction (often fol. by up): The ruins still stand. The old building stood up well.
13.to continue in force or remain valid: The agreement stands as signed.
14.to remain still, stationary, or unused: The bicycle stood in the basement all winter.
15.to be or become stagnant, as water.
16.(of persons or things) to be or remain in a specified state, condition, relation, relative position, etc.: He stood in jeopardy of losing his license.
17.to have the possibility or likelihood: He stands to gain a sizable profit through the sale of the house.
18.Chiefly British. to become or be a candidate, as for public office (usually fol. by for).
19.Nautical.
a.to take or hold a particular course at sea.
b.to move in a certain direction: to stand offshore.
20.(of a male domestic animal, esp. a stud) to be available as a sire, usually for a fee: Three Derby winners are now standing in Kentucky.
–verb (used with object)
21.to cause to stand; set upright; set: Stand the chair by the lamp.
22.to face or encounter: to stand an assault.
23.to undergo or submit to: to stand trial.
24.to endure or undergo without harm or damage or without giving way: His eyes are strong enough to stand the glare.
25.to endure or tolerate: She can't stand her father.
26.to treat or pay for: I'll stand you to a drink when the manuscript is in.
27.to perform the duty of or participate in as part of one's job or duty: to stand watch aboard ship.
–noun
28.the act of standing; an assuming of or a remaining in an upright position.
29.a cessation of motion; halt or stop.
30.a determined effort for or against something, esp. a final defensive effort: Custer's last stand.
31.a determined policy, position, attitude, etc., taken or maintained: We must take a stand on political issues.
32.the place in which a person or thing stands; station.
33.witness stand.
34.a raised platform, as for a speaker, a band, or the like.
35.stands, a raised section of seats for spectators; grandstand.
36.a framework on or in which articles are placed for support, exhibition, etc.: a hat stand.
37.a piece of furniture of various forms, on or in which to put articles (often used in combination): a nightstand; a washstand.
38.a small, light table.
39.a stall, booth, counter, or the like, where articles are displayed for sale or where some business is carried on: a fruit stand.
40.newsstand: The papers usually hit the stands at 5 a.m.
41.a site or location for business: After 20 years the ice-cream vendor was still at the same stand.
42.a place or station occupied by vehicles available for hire: a taxicab stand.
43.the vehicles occupying such a place.
44.the growing trees, or those of a particular species or grade, in a given area.
45.a standing growth, as of grass, wheat, etc.
46.a halt of a theatrical company on tour, to give a performance or performances: a series of one-night stands on the strawhat trail.
47.the town at which a touring theatrical company gives a performance.
48.hive (def. 2).
49.Metalworking. a rolling unit in a rolling mill.
50.Chiefly British. a complete set of arms or accoutrements for one soldier.
—Verb phrases
51.stand by,
a.to uphold; support: She stood by him whenever he was in trouble.
b.to adhere to (an agreement, promise, etc.); affirm: She stood by her decision despite her sister's arguments.
c.to stand ready; wait: Please stand by while I fix this antenna.
d.to get ready to speak, act, etc., as at the beginning of a radio or television program.
e.to be ready to board a plane, train, or other transport if accommodations become available at the last minute.
52.stand down,
a.Law. to leave the witness stand.
b.to step aside; withdraw, as from a competition: I agreed to stand down so that she could run for the nomination unopposed.
c.to leave or take out of active work or service: to stand down some of the ships in the fleet.
53.stand for,
a.to represent; symbolize: P.S. stands for “postscript.”
b.to advocate; favor: He stands for both freedom and justice.
c.Informal. to tolerate; allow: I won't stand for any nonsense!
54.stand in with,
a.to be in association or conspiracy with.
b.to enjoy the favor of; be on friendly terms with.
55.stand off,
a.to keep or stay at a distance.
b.to put off; evade.
56.stand on,
a.to depend on; rest on: The case stands on his testimony.
b.to be particular about; demand: to stand on ceremony.
c.Nautical. to maintain a course and speed.
57.stand out,
a.to project; protrude: The piers stand out from the harbor wall.
b.to be conspicuous or prominent: She stands out in a crowd.
c.to persist in opposition or resistance; be inflexible.
d.Nautical. to maintain a course away from shore.
58.stand over,
a.to supervise very closely; watch constantly: He won't work unless someone stands over him.
b.to put aside temporarily; postpone: to let a project stand over until the following year.
59.stand to,
a.to continue to hold; persist in: to stand to one's statement.
b.to keep at steadily: Stand to your rowing, men!
c.to wait in readiness; stand by: Stand to for action.
60.stand up,
a.to come to or remain in a standing position: to stand up when being introduced.
b.to remain strong, convincing, or durable: The case will never stand up in court. Wool stands up better than silk.
c.Slang. to fail to keep an appointment with (someone, esp. a sweetheart or date): I waited for Kim for an hour before I realized I'd been stood up.
61.stand up for,
a.to defend the cause of; support: No one could understand why he stood up for an incorrigible criminal.
b.to serve a bridegroom or bride, as best man or maid (matron) of honor.
62.stand up to, to meet or deal with fearlessly; confront: to stand up to a bully.
—Idioms
63.stand a chance or show, to have a chance or possibility, esp. of winning or surviving: He's a good shortstop but doesn't stand a chance of making the major leagues because he can't hit.
64.stand pat. pat2 (def. 6).
65.stand to reason. reason (def. 18).
66.take the stand, to testify in a courtroom.
[Origin: bef. 900; ME standen (v.), OE standan; c. OS standan, MD standen, OHG stantan, standa, standan; akin to L stāre to stand, sistere, Gk histánai to make stand, Skt sthā to stand, OIr at-tá (he) is]

—Synonyms 25. abide, stomach. See bear1.
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stand    Audio Help   (stānd)  Pronunciation Key 
v.   stood (stŏŏd), stand·ing, stands

v.   intr.
    1. To rise to an upright position on the feet.
    2. To assume or maintain an upright position as specified: stand straight; stand to one side.
    3. To maintain an upright position on the feet.
    4. To maintain an upright or vertical position on a base or support: The urn stands on a pedestal.
    5. To be placed or situated: The building stands at the corner.
    6. To remain stable, upright, or intact: The old school still stands.
    7. To remain valid, effective, or unaltered: The agreement stands.
    8. To be in a specified state or condition: I stand corrected. We stand in awe of the view.
    9. To exist in a particular form: Send the message as it now stands.
    10. To come to a stop; remain motionless.
    11. To remain stationary or inactive: The car stood in the garage all winter.
    1. To maintain an upright position on the feet.
    2. To maintain an upright or vertical position on a base or support: The urn stands on a pedestal.
    3. To be placed or situated: The building stands at the corner.
    4. To remain stable, upright, or intact: The old school still stands.
    5. To remain valid, effective, or unaltered: The agreement stands.
    6. To be in a specified state or condition: I stand corrected. We stand in awe of the view.
    7. To exist in a particular form: Send the message as it now stands.
    8. To come to a stop; remain motionless.
    9. To remain stationary or inactive: The car stood in the garage all winter.
    1. To remain stable, upright, or intact: The old school still stands.
    2. To remain valid, effective, or unaltered: The agreement stands.
    3. To be in a specified state or condition: I stand corrected. We stand in awe of the view.
    4. To exist in a particular form: Send the message as it now stands.
    5. To come to a stop; remain motionless.
    6. To remain stationary or inactive: The car stood in the garage all winter.
  4. To be or show a specified figure or amount: The balance stands at $500.
  5. To measure a specified height when in an upright position: stands six feet tall.
  6. To take up or maintain a specified position, altitude, or course: He stands on his earlier offer. We will stand firm.
  7. To be in a position of possible gain or loss: She stands to make a fortune.
    1. To be in a specified state or condition: I stand corrected. We stand in awe of the view.
    2. To exist in a particular form: Send the message as it now stands.
    3. To come to a stop; remain motionless.
    4. To remain stationary or inactive: The car stood in the garage all winter.
  9. To be at a specified level on or as if on a scale: stands third in her class; stands high in reputation.
    1. To come to a stop; remain motionless.
    2. To remain stationary or inactive: The car stood in the garage all winter.
  11. To remain without flowing or being disturbed; be or become stagnant.
  12. Nautical To take or hold a particular course or direction: a ship standing to windward.
  13. To be available as a sire. Used of horses.
  14. Chiefly British To be a candidate for public office.

v.   tr.
  1. To cause to stand; place upright.
  2. To engage in or encounter: stand battle.
    1. To resist successfully; withstand: stand the test of time; will not stand close examination.
    2. To put up with patiently or resolutely; bear: can't stand the heat. See Synonyms at bear1.
  4. To submit to or undergo: stand trial.
  5. To tolerate and benefit from: I could stand a good night's sleep.
  6. To perform the duty of: stand guard.
  7. Informal To treat (someone) or pay the cost of (food or drink): She stood him to a drink. We'll stand dinner.

n.  
  1. The act of standing.
  2. A ceasing of work or activity; a standstill or halt.
  3. A stop on a performance tour.
  4. The place or station where a person stands.
  5. A booth, stall, or counter for the display of goods for sale.
  6. A parking space reserved for taxis.
  7. A desperate or decisive effort at defense or resistance, as in a battle: made their stand at the river.
  8. A position or opinion one is prepared to uphold: must take a stand on environmental issues.
  9. stands The bleachers at a playing field or stadium.
  10. Law A witness stand.
  11. A small rack, prop, or table for holding any of various articles: a music stand; a bedside stand.
  12. A group or growth of tall plants or trees: a stand of pine.
  13. To be ready or available to act.
  14. To wait for something, such as a broadcast, to resume.
  15. To remain uninvolved; refrain from acting: stood by and let him get away.
  16. To remain loyal to; aid or support: stands by her friends.
  17. To keep or maintain: stood by her decision.
  18. Law To leave a witness stand.
  19. To withdraw, as from a political contest.
  20. To end a state of readiness or alert.
  21. To go off duty.
  22. To represent; symbolize.
  23. To advocate or support: stands for freedom of the press.
  24. To put up with; tolerate: We will not stand for impertinent behavior.
  25. To stay at a distance; remain apart or aloof.
  26. To put off; evade.
  27. Nautical To maintain a course away from shore.
  28. To be based on; depend on: The success of the project stands on management's support of it.
  29. To insist on observance of: stand on ceremony; stand on one's rights.
  30. To protrude; project.
  31. To be conspicuous, distinctive, or prominent.
  32. To refuse compliance or maintain opposition; hold out: stand out against a verdict.
  33. Nautical To maintain a course away from shore.
  34. To watch or supervise closely.
  35. To hold over; postpone.
  36. To remain valid, sound, or durable: His claim will not stand up in court. Our old car has stood up well over time.
  37. Informal To fail to keep a date with.

Phrasal Verb(s):
stand by
  1. To be ready or available to act.
  2. To wait for something, such as a broadcast, to resume.
  3. To remain uninvolved; refrain from acting: stood by and let him get away.
  4. To remain loyal to; aid or support: stands by her friends.
  5. To keep or maintain: stood by her decision.
stand down
  1. Law To leave a witness stand.
  2. To withdraw, as from a political contest.
  3. To end a state of readiness or alert.
  4. To go off duty.
stand for
  1. To represent; symbolize.
  2. To advocate or support: stands for freedom of the press.
  3. To put up with; tolerate: We will not stand for impertinent behavior.
stand in
To act as a stand-in.
stand off
  1. To stay at a distance; remain apart or aloof.
  2. To put off; evade.
  3. Nautical To maintain a course away from shore.
stand on
  1. To be based on; depend on: The success of the project stands on management's support of it.
  2. To insist on observance of: stand on ceremony; stand on one's rights.
stand out
  1. To protrude; project.
  2. To be conspicuous, distinctive, or prominent.
  3. To refuse compliance or maintain opposition; hold out: stand out against a verdict.
  4. Nautical To maintain a course away from shore.
stand over
  1. To watch or supervise closely.
  2. To hold over; postpone.
stand to
To take up positions for action.
stand up
  1. To remain valid, sound, or durable: His claim will not stand up in court. Our old car has stood up well over time.
  2. Informal To fail to keep a date with.

Idiom(s):
stand a chance
To have a chance, as of gaining or accomplishing something.

Idiom(s):
stand (one's) ground
  1. To maintain one's position against an attack.
  2. To refuse to compromise; be unyielding.

Idiom(s):
stand on (one's) own/two feet
To be independent and responsible for oneself.

Idiom(s):
stand pat
  1. To oppose or resist change.
  2. Games To play one's poker hand without drawing more cards.

Idiom(s):
stand to reason
To be consistent with reason: It stands to reason that if we leave late, we will arrive late.

Idiom(s):
stand up for
  1. To side with; defend.
  2. To stand up with.

Idiom(s):
stand up to
To confront fearlessly; face up to.

Idiom(s):
stand up with
To act as best man or maid of honor for (the groom or bride) at a wedding.

[Middle English standen, from Old English standan; see stā- in Indo-European roots.]

stand'er n.
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stand  (v.)
O.E. standan (class VI strong verb; past tense stod, pp. standen), from P.Gmc. *sta-n-d- (cf. O.N. standa, O.S., Goth. standan, O.H.G. stantan, Swed. stå, Du. staan, Ger. stehen), from PIE base *sta- "to stand" (cf. Skt. tisthati "stands," Gk. histemi "cause to stand, set, place," L. stare "stand," Lith. stojus, O.C.S. stajati; see stet). Sense of "to exist, be present" is attested from c.1300. Meaning "to pay for as a treat" is from 1821. Phrase stands to reason (1620) is from earlier stands (is constant) with reason. Phrase stand pat is originally from poker (1882); stand down in the military sense of "go off duty" is first recorded 1916. Standing ovation attested by 1968; standing army is from 1603.

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stand  (n.)
"pause, delay," O.E., from the root of stand (v.). Meaning "place of standing, position" is from c.1300; fig. sense is from 1595. Sense of "action of standing or coming to a position" is attested from 1392, especially in ref. to fighting. Meaning "raised platform for a hunter or sportsman" is attested from c.1400. Sense of "Stall or booth" is first recorded 1508. Military meaning "complete set" (of arms, colors, etc.) is from 1721, often a collective sing. Sense of "standing growth of trees" is 1868, Amer.Eng. Theatrical sense of "each stop made on a performance tour" is from 1896. The word was formerly also slang for "an erection" (1867).

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noun
1. a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp" [syn: base] 
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] 
6. an interruption of normal activity 
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] 
8. a booth where articles are displayed for sale [syn: stall] 
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] 
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!" [ant: sit, 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!" [ant: relent] 
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" 
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?" 
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] 
12. be available for stud services; "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females" 

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In addition to the idioms beginning with stand, also see can't stand the sight of; heart misses a beat (stands still); (stand) in awe of; it stands to reason; know where one stands; make a stand; make one's hair stand on end; not have (stand) an earthly chance; take a stand; without a leg to stand on.


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stand1 [stӕnd] verb — past tense, past participle stood [stud]
to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying
Example: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.
Arabic: يَقِف
Chinese (Simplified): 站立
Chinese (Traditional): 站立
Czech: stát
Danish: stå; stå op
Dutch: staan
Estonian: seisma
Finnish: seistä
French: être debout
German: stehen
Greek: στέκομαι
Hungarian: áll
Icelandic: standa
Indonesian: berdiri
Italian: (stare in piedi)
Japanese: 立つ
Korean: 서다, 서있다
Latvian: stāvēt
Lithuanian: stovėti
Norwegian: stå (igjen)
Polish: stać
Portuguese (Brazil): ficar em pé
Portuguese (Portugal): estar de pé
Romanian: a sta în picioare
Russian: стоять
Slovak: stáť
Slovenian: stati
Swedish: stå
Turkish: ayakta durmak
stand2 [stӕnd] verb
(often with up) to rise to the feet
Example: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.
Arabic: يَقوم، يَقِف
Chinese (Simplified): 站起
Chinese (Traditional): 站起
Czech: vstát
Danish: rejse sig (op); stå (op)
Dutch: opstaan
Estonian: püsti tõusma
Finnish: nousta seisomaan
French: se mettre debout
German: (auf)stehen
Greek: στέκομαι, σηκώνομαι όρθιος
Hungarian: feláll
Icelandic: standa upp, rísa á fætur
Indonesian: bangkit berdiri
Italian: (stare in piedi), (alzarsi in piedi)
Japanese: 起立する
Korean: 일어서다, 기립하다
Latvian: piecelties
Lithuanian: atsistoti
Norwegian: reise seg
Polish: wstawać, stać
Portuguese (Brazil): levantar-se
Portuguese (Portugal): pôr-se de pé
Romanian: a se ridica în picioare
Russian: вставать
Slovak: vstať
Slovenian: vstati
Swedish: stå (ställa sig) upp
Turkish: (ayağa) kalkmak
stand3 [stӕnd] verb
to remain motionless
Example: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.
Arabic: يَتَوَقَّف
Chinese (Simplified): 停滞
Chinese (Traditional): 停滯
Czech: stát
Danish: holde
Dutch: staan
Estonian: seisma jääma
Finnish: seisoa
French: rester
German: stehen
Greek: στέκω ακίνητος
Hungarian: áll
Icelandic: standa kyrr
Indonesian: tidak bergerak
Italian: restare
Japanese: 止まっている
Korean: 움직이지 않다, 정지하다
Latvian: stāvēt
Lithuanian: stovėti
Norwegian: stå stille
Polish: stać
Portuguese (Brazil): ficar
Portuguese (Portugal): permanecer
Romanian: a staţiona
Russian: стоять
Slovak: stáť
Slovenian: stati
Swedish: stå stilla
Turkish: hareketsiz durmak
stand4 [stӕnd] verb
to remain unchanged
Example: This law still stands.
Arabic: يَبْقى سارِيا
Chinese (Simplified): 保持不变
Chinese (Traditional): 保持不變
Czech: platit
Danish: gælde
Dutch: gelden
Estonian: kehtima
Finnish: olla voimassa
French: maintenir
German: gelten
Greek: παραμένω, ισχύω ως έχω
Hungarian: fennáll
Icelandic: halda gildi, standast
Indonesian: tidak berubah, masih berlaku
Italian: (essere valido)
Japanese: 有効である
Korean: 존속하다, 유효하다
Latvian: pastāvēt; būt spēkā
Lithuanian: galioti
Norwegian: stå ved makt, gjelde
Polish: pozostawać w mocy, obowiązywać
Portuguese (Brazil): permanecer
Portuguese (Portugal): manter-se em vigor
Romanian: a se menţine
Russian: действовать
Slovak: platiť
Slovenian: veljati
Swedish: stå fast
Turkish: geçerli, *yürürlükte olmak
stand5 [stӕnd] verb
to be in or have a particular place
Example: There is now a factory where our house once stood.
Arabic: يَقوم، يكونُ موجودا
Chinese (Simplified): 在某处，位于
Chinese (Traditional): 在某處，位于
Czech: stát
Danish: stå; ligge
Dutch: staan
Estonian: asetsema
Finnish: sijaita
French: s'élever
German: stehen
Greek: στέκω, είμαι τοποθετημένος
Hungarian: fekszik (vmi), áll
Icelandic: standa
Indonesian: terletak
Italian: trovarsi
Japanese: 位置する
Korean: (…에) 있다, 위치하다
Latvian: atrasties; būt novietotam
Lithuanian: stovėti
Norwegian: stå, ligge, sitte
Polish: stać
Portuguese (Brazil): ficar
Portuguese (Portugal): encontrar-se
Romanian: a se ridica
Russian: находиться
Slovak: stáť
Slovenian: stati
Swedish: ligga, vara belägen
Turkish: (belli bir yerde) olmak, *bulunmak
stand6 [stӕnd] verb
to be in a particular state, condition or situation
Example: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?
Arabic: يَبدو، يكونُ وَضْعُه
Chinese (Simplified): 处于某种状态（或境地）
Chinese (Traditional): 處于某种狀態（或境地）
Czech: stát (si)
Danish: stå
Dutch: staan
Estonian: (mingis) seisus olema
Finnish: olla jossakin asemassa
French: dans l'état oû, dans ces conditions
German: liegen
Greek: υφίσταμαι, είμαι σε κατάσταση
Hungarian: áll
Icelandic: standa
Indonesian: keadaan
Italian: trovarsi, essere, stare
Japanese: ～の状態である
Korean: (어떤 상태·관계에) 있다
Latvian: Kāds ir jūsu finansiālais stāvoklis?
Lithuanian: būti
Norwegian: stå
Polish: stać, wyglądać
Portuguese (Brazil): estar
Portuguese (Portugal): estar
Romanian: a fi într‑o anu­me stare, *con­diţie
Russian: обстоять
Slovak: stáť
Slovenian: stati
Swedish: förhålla sig, ligga till
Turkish: (belli bir durumda) olmak
stand7 [stӕnd] verb
to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc
Example: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.
Arabic: يُرَشِّحُ نَفْسَه
Chinese (Simplified): 接受或使某人处于某种境地
Chinese (Traditional): 接受或使某人處于某种境地
Czech: být
Danish: stille op
Dutch: zich kandidaat stellen
Estonian: kandideerima
Finnish: asettua ehdolle
French: être candidat (à)
German: bewerben
Greek: θέτω υποψηφιότητα, αποδέχομαι μια θέση
Hungarian: jelölteti magát
Icelandic: bjóða sig fram
Indonesian: menyediakan diri
Italian: candidarsi
Japanese: 立候補する
Korean: 입후보하다
Latvian: kandidēt; balotēties
Lithuanian: sutikti būti, iškelti save
Norwegian: stille som kandidat, stille seg
Polish: kandydować
Portuguese (Brazil): candidatar-se
Portuguese (Portugal): candidatar-se
Romanian: a candida
Russian: баллотироваться
Slovak: kandidovať
Slovenian: kandidirati
Swedish: ställa upp
Turkish: aday olmak
stand8 [stӕnd] verb
to put in a particular position, especially upright
Example: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.
Arabic: يوقِف
Chinese (Simplified): 竖放
Chinese (Traditional): 豎放
Czech: postavit
Danish: stille
Dutch: zetten
Estonian: (püsti) panema
Finnish: asettaa
French: poser (droit, *debout)
German: stellen
Greek: στήνω κτ. (όρθιο), τοποθετώ
Hungarian: állít vhova
Icelandic: setja, stilla (upp, *á)
Indonesian: mendirikan
Italian: mettere
Japanese: 立てる
Korean: …을 세워놓다, 세우다
Latvian: nolikt; nostādīt
Lithuanian: pastatyti
Norwegian: sette, legge, stille
Polish: stawiać
Portuguese (Brazil): pôr em pé
Portuguese (Portugal): colocar
Romanian: a aşeza în picioare
Russian: ставить
Slovak: postaviť
Slovenian: postaviti
Swedish: ställa
Turkish: dikmek, koymak
stand9 [stӕnd] verb
to undergo or endure
Example: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.
Arabic: يَتَحَمَّل
Chinese (Simplified): 忍受
Chinese (Traditional): 忍受
Czech: podřídit se; snášet
Danish: blive stillet for retten; klare
Dutch: verdragen
Estonian: välja kannatama
Finnish: kestää
French: supporter
German: ertragen
Greek: υφίσταμαι, ανέχομαι
Hungarian: elvisel
Icelandic: eiga lögsókn yfir höfði sér, þola
Indonesian: menghadapi
Italian: sopportare
Japanese: 我慢する
Korean: (재판 등을) 받다, …을 참다, 견디다
Latvian: izturēt; paciest
Lithuanian: stoti prieš (teismą), pakęsti, iškęsti
Norwegian: underkaste seg, stå for retten; utstå, tåle, orke
Polish: wytrzymywać
Portuguese (Brazil): agüentar, submeter-se a
Portuguese (Portugal): sofrer
Romanian: a suporta
Russian: подвергаться; выносить
Slovak: stáť; zniesť
Slovenian: prestati; prenašati
Swedish: undergå, stå , tåla
Turkish: tahammül etmek, uğramak, çekmek
stand10 [stӕnd] verb
to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person)
Example: Let me stand you a drink!
Arabic: يَدْفَع عَن
Chinese (Simplified): 付帐
Chinese (Traditional): 付帳
Czech: zaplatit
Danish: byde på
Dutch: trakteren op
Estonian: (kellelegi midagi) välja tegema
Finnish: tarjota
French: offrir
German: spendieren
Greek: κερνώ
Hungarian: fizet
Icelandic: borga fyrir, bjóða upp á
Italian: offrire
Japanese: おごる
Korean: …을 대접하다, …의 비용을 부담하다
Latvian: izmaksāt
Lithuanian: pavaišinti
Norwegian: spandere, rive i (en runde)
Polish: stawiać
Portuguese (Brazil): oferecer
Portuguese (Portugal): pagar
Russian: угощать
Slovak: zaplatiť
Slovenian: dati za
Swedish: bjuda på
Turkish: ısmarlamak, ikram etmek
stand1 [stӕnd] noun
a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc
Example: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.
Arabic: وَقْفَه، مَوْضِع
Chinese (Simplified): （战斗）立场
Chinese (Traditional): （戰斗）立場
Czech: stanoviště; bojovné stanovisko
Danish: plads; stå frem (med)
Dutch: stelling
Estonian: positsioon, asend
Finnish: asema
French: poste
German: der Platz
Greek: θέση (π.χ. μάχης)
Hungarian: állásfoglalás
Icelandic: staða
Indonesian: posisi melawan
Italian: posto, posizione
Japanese: 抵抗
Korean: 입장, 태도, 자세
Latvian: postenis; pozīcija; vieta
Lithuanian: vieta, pozicija, požiūris
Norwegian: stilling; det å stå fram, *markere seg
Polish: stanowisko
Portuguese (Brazil): posição
Portuguese (Portugal): posição
Romanian: post
Russian: место; позиция; точка зрения
Slovak: stanovisko; postoj
Slovenian: položaj
Swedish: posto, ställning, ståndpunkt
Turkish: duruş
stand2 [stӕnd] noun
an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something
Example: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.
Arabic: حامِل، مِشْجَب
Chinese (Simplified): 架（子）
Chinese (Traditional): 架（子）
Czech: stojan
Danish: stativ; -stativ; stand
Dutch: stander
Estonian: alus, tugi
Finnish: teline
French: support
German: der Ständer
Greek: στήριγμα, βάση
Hungarian: állvány
Icelandic: statíf, standur
Indonesian: standar
Italian: stand, supporto
Japanese: 台
Korean: 받침대, …걸이
Latvian: statīvs; statnis; pjedestāls
Lithuanian: stovas, pjedestalas
Norwegian: stativ
Polish: stojak, podstawa
Portuguese (Brazil): suporte
Portuguese (Portugal): suporte
Russian: стойка; вешалка;стенд
Slovak: stojan
Slovenian: stojalo
Swedish: ställ, ställning
Turkish: … sehpası, ayak, taban, kaide
stand3 [stӕnd] noun
a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement
Arabic: كُشْك بَضائِع أو صُحُف
Chinese (Simplified): （展示、销售）摊
Chinese (Traditional): （展示、銷售）攤
Czech: stánek
Danish: stand
Dutch: stand
Estonian: kiosk
Finnish: koju
French: étalage
German: der Stand
Greek: πάγκος, περίπτερο
Hungarian: stand
Icelandic: sölubás
Indonesian: stand
Italian: bancarella
Japanese: 売店
Korean: 매점, 노점
Latvian: stends
Lithuanian: stendas, vitrina
Norwegian: salgsbod, stand
Polish: stoisko, wystawa
Portuguese (Brazil): estande
Portuguese (Portugal): quiosque
Romanian: stand
Russian: прилавок
Slovak: stánok
Slovenian: stojnica
Swedish: stånd, kiosk
Turkish: stand, tezgâh
stand4 [stӕnd] noun
a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators
Example: The stand was crowded.
Arabic: مُدَرَّج المُتَفَرِّجين
Chinese (Simplified): 看台
Chinese (Traditional): 看台
Czech: tribuna
Danish: tilskuerplads
Dutch: tribune
Estonian: tribüün
Finnish: katsomo
French: tribune
German: die Tribüne
Greek: εξέδρα
Hungarian: lelátó
Icelandic: áhorfendapallur
Indonesian: tribune
Italian: tribuna
Japanese: スタンド
Korean: 스탠드, 관람석
Latvian: tribīne
Lithuanian: tribūna
Norwegian: tribune
Polish: trybuna
Portuguese (Brazil): tribuna, arquibancada
Portuguese (Portugal): arquibancada
Romanian: tribună
Russian: трибуна
Slovak: tribúna
Slovenian: tribuna
Swedish: åskådarläktare
Turkish: tribün
stand5 [stӕnd] noun
(American) a witness box in a law court