stand

• Substantiv für eine Position, eine Konstruktion oder einen Ort, an dem jemand oder etwas steht, oder für einen kleinen Verkaufsstand oder Kiosk.

A noun referring to a position, structure, or place where someone or something stands, or a small stall or booth for selling goods.

1. Position or attitudeB1formal

   A position taken on an issue or opinion that one publicly supports.

   Haltung

   • The politician took a firm stand on climate change.
   • What is your stand on this matter?
   • She made her stand clear during the debate.

   Synonymeattitudeopinionperspectivepolicypositionposturestancestandpointviewpoint

   Antonymeequivocationindecisionvacillationwavering

2. Structure for supportA1formal

   A piece of furniture or equipment used to hold or support something.

   Ständer

   • Put the lamp on the night stand.
   • The microphone stand was too short.
   • He bought a new TV stand for the living room.

   Synonymebaseframeholderpedestalracksupporttripod

3. Vendor stallA2informal

   A small shop or stall where goods are sold, often at markets or events.

   Verkaufsstand

   • They bought hot dogs from the food stand.
   • The lemonade stand was popular with kids.
   • There was a jewelry stand at the fair.

   Synonymeboothcartcounterkioskstall

4. Witness standC1formallegal

   The place in a courtroom where a witness gives evidence.

   Zeugenstand

   • The witness took the stand and began testifying.
   • The lawyer questioned the defendant from the stand.
   • She was nervous when called to the witness stand.

   Synonymewitness box

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, aufrecht auf den Füßen zu stehen oder sich unbeweglich in vertikaler Position zu befinden; auch im Sinne von aufstehen, sich erheben, stillhalten oder einer Sache standhalten.

A verb used to indicate the act of being upright on one's feet or remaining stationary in an upright position.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Be on feetA1formal

   To be in an upright position supported by one's feet.

   Stehen

   • Please stand up when the teacher enters.
   • She stood by the window looking outside.
   • He stood still during the national anthem.

   Antonymecrouchkneelliesitsquat

2. Tolerate or endureB1informal

   To be able to bear something unpleasant or difficult.

   Aushalten

   • I can't stand loud music.
   • She can't stand being late.
   • He stands no chance of winning the race.

   Synonymeabidebearbrookendurestomachtaketoleratewithstand

   Antonymeenjoyloverelishsavor

3. Take or maintain positionB2formal

   To take or maintain a particular attitude, position, or course of action.

   Position beziehen

   • I stand corrected on that point.
   • She stands accused of theft.
   • We must stand firm against injustice.

   Synonymeabidebecontinueholdpersistremainstay

Phrasal-Variantenstand bystand forstand instand outstand up