verb

 

on feet to be in a vertical position on your feet

We'd been standing for hours.

 

rise to rise to a vertical position on your feet from sitting or lying down

I get dizzy if I stand up too quickly.

 

accept to be able to accept or deal with a difficult situation

She couldn't stand the pressures of the job.

 

offer If an offer still stands, it still exists.

You're welcome to visit any time - my invitation still stands.

 

election to compete in an election for an official position

to stand for office

 

noun

 

shop a small shop with an open front or a table from which goods are sold

a hot dog stand

 

sport a structure in a sports ground where people can stand or sit to watch an event

 

furniture a piece of furniture for holding things

a music/hat stand

 

opinion an opinion or belief about something, especially if you say it in public

What's the President's stand on gun control?