stand
n 1: a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp" [syn: {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" [syn: {rack}]
6: an interruption of normal activity [syn: {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" [syn: {point of view}, {viewpoint}, {standpoint}]
8: a place where articles are displayed for sale [syn: {stall},
{sales booth}]
9: a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give
a performance; "a one-night stand"
10: a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to
watch an event (game or parade) [syn: {stands}]
11: a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
[syn: {bandstand}, {outdoor stage}]
12: a defensive effort; "the army made a final stand at the
Rhone"
v 1: be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire
performance!" [syn: {stand up}] [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 [syn: {remain firm}] [ant: {yield}]
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" [syn: {endure}, {stomach},
{bear}, {tolerate}, {brook}, {abide}, {suffer}, {put up}]
6: have or maintain a position or stand on an issue: "Where do
you stand on the War?"
7: remain inactive, as of a car in a garage, or not flowing, as
of 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?" [syn: {stand up}, {place upright}]
11: withstand the force of something; "The trees resisted her";
"stand the test of time" [syn: {resist}]
12: adopt as a belief; "I subscribe to your view on abortion"
[syn: {subscribe}, {support}]
13: be available for stud services, of male domestic animals
such as stallions