What is the meaning of stand?

noun

• A support or foundation.
  • usage: "the base of the lamp"
  • synonyms: base, pedestal
• The position where a thing or person stands.
• A growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area.
  • usage: "they cut down a stand of trees"
• A small table for holding articles of various kinds.
  • usage: "a bedside stand"
• A support for displaying various articles.
  • usage: "the newspapers were arranged on a rack"
  • synonyms: rack
• An interruption of normal activity.
  • synonyms: standstill, tie-up
• A mental position from which things are viewed.
  • usage: "we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians"; "teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events"
  • synonyms: point of view, viewpoint, standpoint
• A booth where articles are displayed for sale.
  • synonyms: stall, sales booth
• A stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance.
  • usage: "a one-night stand"
• Tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade. )
• A platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air.
  • synonyms: bandstand, outdoor stage
• A defensive effort.
  • usage: "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"

verb

• Be standing; be upright.
  • usage: "We had to stand for the entire performance"
  • synonyms: stand up
• Be in some specified state or condition.
  • usage: "I stand corrected"
• Occupy a place or location, also metaphorically.
  • usage: "We stand on common ground"
• Hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright.
  • usage: "I am standing my ground and won't give in"
  • synonyms: remain firm
• Put up with something or somebody unpleasant.
  • usage: "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"
  • synonyms: digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up
• Have or maintain a position or stand on an issue.
  • usage: "Where do you stand on the War"
• Remain inactive or immobile.
  • usage: "standing water"
• Be in effect; be or remain in force.
  • usage: "The law stands"
• Be tall; have a height of; copula.
  • usage: "She stands 6 feet tall"
• Put into an upright position.
  • usage: "Can you stand the bookshelf up"
  • synonyms: stand up, place upright
• Withstand the force of something.
  • usage: "The trees resisted her"; "stand the test of time"; "The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow"
  • synonyms: resist, fend
• Be available for stud services.
  • usage: "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"