verb

stand

Translation

to stand, to be in a particular state or position, to tolerate, to hold an opinion

Please stand up.

The house stands on a hill.

I can't stand the noise.

Where do you stand on this issue?

to be on one's feet Please stand up.

((in/on a place)) to be located The house stands on a hill.

((sth.)) to tolerate (sth.) I can't stand the noise.

((on sth.)) to have an opinion Where do you stand on this issue?

Synonyms: rise, endure, tolerate; Antonyms: sit, lie

From Old English 'standan', meaning 'to stand, occupy a place'.

Picture a person standing still, representing a fixed physical position or an unchanging opinion.