a support or foundation; the base of the lamp
tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
[ Syn: bandstand , outdoor stage ]
a defensive effort; the army made a final stand at the Rhone'
the position where a thing or person stands
a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area; they cut down a stand of trees'
a small table for holding articles of various kinds; a bedside stand'
a support for displaying various articles; the newspapers were arranged on a rack
[ Syn: rack ]
an interruption of normal activity
[ Syn: standstill , tie-up ]
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 ]
a booth where articles are displayed for sale
[ Syn: stall , sales booth ]
a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance; a one-night stand'
stand (n.)
be standing; be upright; We had to stand for the entire performance!
put into an upright position; Can you stand the bookshelf up?
[ Syn: stand up , place upright ]
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
be available for stud services; male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females'
be in some specified state or condition; I stand corrected'
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically; We stand on common ground'
hold ones ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; I am standing my ground and wont give in!
[ Syn: remain firm ]
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
[ Syn: digest , endure , stick out , stomach , bear , tolerate , support , brook , abide , suffer , put up ]
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue; Where do you stand on the War?'
remain inactive or immobile; standing water'
be in effect; be or remain in force; The law stands!'
be tall; have a height of; copula; She stands 6 feet tall'