stand (EN)

verb, noun

verb “stand”

1. to be upright on one's feet
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   She stood at the bus stop waiting for the bus.
2. to rise to one's feet; to get up
   When the teacher entered, the students all stood.
3. to remain motionless or stationary
   The car stood in the driveway for weeks.
4. to be located in a particular place
   The old house stands at the end of the lane.
5. to tolerate or endure something
   I can't stand the noise from the construction site.
6. to take a position or have an opinion on an issue
   She stands for equal opportunities in education.
7. to remain valid or in effect
   The agreement still stands despite the changes.
8. to withstand or endure successfully
   This bridge has stood the test of time.
9. (UK) to be a candidate in an election
   He decided to stand for Parliament in the coming elections.

noun “stand”

1. an object used to support or hold something upright
   She placed the microphone on the stand before speaking.
2. a small stall or booth where goods are sold
   We bought souvenirs from a stand at the fair.
3. a firm position taken on an issue
   He took a strong stand against discrimination.
4. a group of trees growing together in an area
   The forest ranger monitored the health of the stand of pines.
5. the place in a courtroom where a witness testifies
   The witness stepped up to the stand to give her account.
6. an act of resistance or defense
   The army made a final stand at the river.
7. (often plural) the seating area for spectators at a sports event
   She waved to her family in the stands.
8. a designated area where vehicles wait for passengers
   We waited at the taxi stand for a ride home.
9. a period of performance in a particular venue
   The singer's stand at the theater was extended due to popular demand.