stand for

• Verbo compuesto que se usa para indicar que una palabra, símbolo o abreviatura representa o significa algo, o para expresar apoyo a un principio o idea determinados.

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.

incontable · verbo irregular · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparable

1. Represent or meanformal

   To be an abbreviation or symbol for something.

   Significar o representar

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

   Sinónimosdenoteindicatemeanrepresentsignify

2. Support or advocateformal

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

   defender / representar

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

   Sinónimosadvocatebackchampionendorseespouserepresentsupportuphold

   Antónimoscondemndenounceopposerejectresist

3. informal

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

   tolerar o aceptar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabideacceptbearbrookendurestomachtolerate

   Antónimosdenydisallowforbidopposerefuserejectresist

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