stand for

• Фразовый глагол, используемый для указания того, что слово, символ или аббревиатура представляет или означает что-то, или для выражения поддержки определённого принципа или идеи.

A phrasal verb used to indicate that a word, symbol, or abbreviation represents or means something, or to express support for a particular principle or idea.

uncountable · irregular verb · intransitive · phrasal, inseparable

1. Represent or meanformal

   To be an abbreviation or symbol for something.

   Означать

   • What does the acronym 'NASA' stand for?
   • The letters 'UN' stand for United Nations.
   • In this equation, 'x' stands for the unknown variable.

   Synonymsdenoteindicatemeanrepresentsignify

2. Support or advocateformal

   To support or represent a particular idea, principle, or belief.

   Поддерживать

   • She stands for equality and justice.
   • The organization stands for environmental protection.
   • He has always stood for what he believes in.

   Synonymsadvocatebackchampionendorseespouserepresentsupportuphold

   Antonymscondemndenounceopposerejectresist

3. informal

   To tolerate or accept something, usually used in negative sentences.

   Терпеть или допускать

   • I won't stand for any disrespect in this classroom.
   • The manager will not stand for lateness.
   • She refuses to stand for such rude behavior.

   Synonymsabideacceptbearbrookendurestomachtolerate

   Antonymsdenydisallowforbidopposerefuserejectresist

Base verbstand