stand

/stænd/ · noun

Meaning

The act of standing.
A defensive position or effort.
A resolute, unwavering position; firm opinion; action for a purpose in the face of opposition.
A period of performance in a given location or venue.
A device to hold something upright or aloft.
The platform on which a witness testifies in court; the witness stand or witness box.
(heading) To position or be positioned physically.
(heading) To position or be positioned mentally.
(heading) To position or be positioned socially.
Of a ship or its captain, to steer, sail (in a specified direction, for a specified destination etc.).
To remain without ruin or injury.
To stop asking for more cards; to keep one's hand as it has been dealt so far.

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