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Definition stand for in British English

stand for phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

if a letter, an abbreviation, or a symbol stands for something, that is what it means or represents

Example

The letters ERM stand for Exchange-Rate Mechanism.

Synonyms and related words
signify stand for symbolize
2

to be willing to accept something that someone does

Example

No one makes a fool of me. I won't stand for it!

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will volition volunteer
3

if someone stands for a particular principle, they believe that principle is important

Example

I hate them and everything they stand for.

Synonyms and related words
support back get behind
4

to try to get chosen in an election for a particular position or as a member of a particular institution. In American English, you say that someone runs for office

Example

Malcolm McLaren stood for Mayor of London in 2000.

Example

She is intending to stand for parliament.

Synonyms and related words
campaign canvass run
Definition stand for in British English