1. (

• base ,
• pedestal ,
• stand

) a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp" ;

2. (

• stand

) the position where a thing or person stands ;

3. (

• stand

) a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area; "they cut down a stand of trees" ;

4. (

• stand ,

) a small table for holding articles of various kinds; "a bedside stand" ;

5. (

• rack ,
• stand ,

) a support for displaying various articles; "the newspapers were arranged on a rack" ;

6. (

• stand ,
• standstill ,
• tie-up

) an interruption of normal activity ;

7. (

• point_of_view ,
• viewpoint ,
• stand ,
• standpoint

) 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" ;

8. (

• stall ,
• stand ,
• sales_booth

) a booth where articles are displayed for sale ;

9. (

• stand ,

) a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance; "a one-night stand" ;

10. (

• stand ,

) tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) ;

11. (

• bandstand ,
• outdoor_stage ,
• stand ,

) a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air ;

12. (

• stand

) a defensive effort; "the army made a final stand at the Rhone" ;

1. (

• stand ,
• stand_up

) be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!" ;

2. (

• stand ,

) be in some specified state or condition; "I stand corrected" ;

3. (

• stand ,

) occupy a place or location, also metaphorically; "We stand on common ground" ;

4. (

• stand ,
• remain_firm

) hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; "I am standing my ground and won't give in!" ;

5. (

• digest ,
• endure ,
• stick_out ,
• stomach ,
• bear ,
• stand ,
• tolerate ,
• support ,
• brook ,
• abide ,
• suffer ,
• put_up

) 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. (

• stand ,

) have or maintain a position or stand on an issue; "Where do you stand on the War?" ;

7. (

• stand ,

) remain inactive or immobile; "standing water" ;

8. (

• stand ,

) be in effect; be or remain in force; "The law stands!" ;

9. (

• stand ,

) be tall; have a height of; copula; "She stands 6 feet tall" ;

10. (

• stand ,
• stand_up ,
• place_upright

) put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?" ;

11. (

• resist ,
• stand ,
• fend

) 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" ;

12. (

• stand ,

) be available for stud services; "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females" ;