1. (noun) base, pedestal, stand
a support or foundation
"the base of the lamp"
2. (noun) stand
the position where a thing or person stands
3. (noun) stand
a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
"they cut down a stand of trees"
4. (noun) stand
a small table for holding articles of various kinds
"a bedside stand"
5. (noun) rack, stand
a support for displaying various articles
"the newspapers were arranged on a rack"
6. (noun) stand, standstill, tie-up
an interruption of normal activity
7. (noun) 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. (noun) stall, stand, sales booth
a booth where articles are displayed for sale
9. (noun) stand
a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
"a one-night stand"
10. (noun) stand
tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
11. (noun) bandstand, outdoor stage, stand
a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
12. (verb) stand
a defensive effort
"the army made a final stand at the Rhone"
13. (verb) stand, stand up
be standing; be upright
"We had to stand for the entire performance!"
14. (verb) stand
be in some specified state or condition
"I stand corrected"
15. (verb) stand
occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
"We stand on common ground"
16. (verb) stand, remain firm
hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
"I am standing my ground and won't give in!"
17. (verb) 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"
18. (verb) stand
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
"Where do you stand on the War?"
19. (verb) stand
remain inactive or immobile
"standing water"
20. (verb) stand
be in effect; be or remain in force
"The law stands!"
21. (verb) stand
be tall; have a height of; copula
"She stands 6 feet tall"
22. (verb) stand, stand up, place upright
put into an upright position
"Can you stand the bookshelf up?"
23. (verb) 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"
24. (verb) stand
be available for stud services
"male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"
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Definition of 'stand' 
