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Definition stand alone in British English

stand alone phrase

phrase
1

to not depend on other people or things, or to not be influenced by them

Example

On this issue, Britain stands alone against the US.

2

to be in a position or place where there are no other people or things

Example

The house stood alone on the edge of the village.

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Definition stand alone in British English