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Definition stand in British English

stand noun

noun
/stænd/
1

an attitude or opinion about something, especially one that you state publicly

Example

I couldn't vote for them because of their stand on social issues.

Example

The president has not taken a stand on this issue.

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opinion attitude view
2

a determined attempt to oppose someone or something that you consider to be wrong

Example

support for their stand against racism

Example

The Prime Minister must take a firm stand against extremists in his party.

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attempt effort struggle
Example

a hot-dog stand

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bazaar bookstall boot fair
Example

the Porsche stand at the recent Paris show

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bench card table coffee table
4

an object or a piece of furniture used for holding, supporting, or storing something

Example

a cake/mike stand

Example

an umbrella stand

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bookcase bookshelf cheval glass
5

a part of a sports stadium where people sit or stand to watch a match or event

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all-seater the area AstroTurf
6

the part of a court of law where people stand to answer lawyers' questions. The usual British word is witness box.

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bench bullpen chambers
7

the period during which a particular pair of batsmen play together in a cricket match, or the total number of runs that they make together

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the Ashes at stumps bail
Definition stand in British English

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