![]() The evidence, as it stands (=as it is now ), cannot be conclusive. stand empty/idle (=not being used ) scores of derelict houses standing empty I’m not too thrilled with the way things stand (=the state that the situation is in ) at the moment. 5 in a state/condition BE SITUATION to be or stay in a particular state or condition The kitchen door stood open so she went in. ![]() stand somebody (up) on something Stand Molly up on a chair so she can see. stand something on/in etc something Can you stand that pole in the corner for now? I closed the lid and stood the case against the wall. Some remains of the original house still stand. b) British English STAND to accidentally step on or in something stand on/in Don’t stand in that puddle! 4 in a particular position VERTICAL to be upright in a particular position, or to put something or someone somewhere in an upright position A lamp stood on the table. stand clear of something British English (=step away from something in order to be safe ) Stand clear of the doors, please. 3 step a) to step a short distance stand back/aside She stood back to let him in. 2 rise ( also stand up ) STAND to rise to an upright position Smiling, she stood and closed the blinds. ![]() stand (somewhere) doing something They just stood there laughing. Don’t just stand there (=stand and not do anything ) – help me! stand on tiptoe/stand on your toes (=support yourself on your toes ) If he stood on tiptoe, he could reach the shelf. Stand still (=do not move ) and listen to me. S1 W1 verb ( past tense and past participle stood / stʊd / ) 1 be on feet ( also be standing up ) STAND to support yourself on your feet or be in an upright position It looks like we’ll have to stand – there are no seats left.Outstandingly From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English stand stand 1 / stænd /
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