stand
     n 1: a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp" [syn: {base},
           {pedestal}]
     2: the position where a thing or person stands
     3: a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular
        area; "they cut down a stand of trees"
     4: a small table for holding articles of various kinds; "a
        bedside stand"
     5: a support for displaying various articles; "the newspapers
        were arranged on a rack" [syn: {rack}]
     6: an interruption of normal activity [syn: {standstill}, {tie-up}]
     7: 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" [syn: {point of view}, {viewpoint}, {standpoint}]
     8: a booth where articles are displayed for sale [syn: {stall},
         {sales booth}]
     9: a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give
        a performance; "a one-night stand"
     10: tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood)
         where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
         [syn: {stands}]
     11: a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
         [syn: {bandstand}, {outdoor stage}]
     12: a defensive effort; "the army made a final stand at the
         Rhone"
     v 1: be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire
          performance!" [syn: {stand up}] [ant: {sit}, {lie}]
     2: be in some specified state or condition; "I stand corrected"
     3: occupy a place or location, also metaphorically; "We stand
        on common ground"
     4: hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or
        upright; "I am standing my ground and won't give in!"
        [syn: {remain firm}] [ant: {yield}]
     5: have or maintain a position or stand on an issue; "Where do
        you stand on the War?"
     6: 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" [syn: {digest}, {endure}, {stick out}, {stomach},
         {bear}, {tolerate}, {support}, {brook}, {abide}, {suffer},
         {put up}]
     7: remain inactive or immobile; "standing water"
     8: be in effect; be or remain in force; "The law stands!"
     9: be tall; have a height of; copula; "She stands 6 feet tall"
     10: put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf
         up?" [syn: {stand up}, {place upright}]
     11: 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" [syn: {resist}, {fend}]
     12: be available for stud services; "male domestic animals such
         as stallions serve selected females"
     [also: {stood}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0