Definition stand in American English

The subway was full and we had to stand all the way to Battery Park.

Mrs. Carter was standing by the open window.

The man standing behind him spoke.

He was standing with his back to her.

He stood looking at them in silence.

The children stood and watched.

They all stood still and listened to the birds singing.

Stand still and let me brush your hair.

The whole courtroom stood as the judge entered.

He apologized for standing on my foot.

I just stood in something disgusting.

His statue stands in the city square.

Their house stood at the top of a hill.

Luckily, the train was still standing at the platform.

How do negotiations stand at the moment?

He might seem rude, but at least you know where you stand with him.

As it stands, the law doesn't allow a local court to take such action.

He stood aloof from the daily operations of the office.

We stand ready to sign any reasonable agreement that you produce.

So long as we all stand together, we'll win.

Their father stands well over six feet.

The structure stands 40 feet high.

Her world record has stood for nearly 20 years.

Tell him my offer still stands.

I can't stand his lies anymore.

I won't stand any more arguing from you.

How can you stand all that noise?

I won't stand them interrupting me all the time.

Where does the senator stand on this issue?

These are plants that do not stand the cold well.

I didn't think these boots would stand the strain of such a long walk.

soil where water stands in the winter

Leave the mixture to stand for 20 minutes.

Two men were left standing guard over the prisoners.

No one would stand bail for him.

I'll stand you a cup of coffee if you're out of money.

The U.S. Supreme Court let stand a California law that bans licensed therapists from working with children to change their sexual orientation.