stand for

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar que uma palavra, símbolo ou sigla representa ou significa algo, ou para expressar apoio a um princípio ou ideia.

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.

incontável · verbo irregular · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparável

1. Represent or meanformal

   To be an abbreviation or symbol for something.

   Significar

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

   Sinônimosdenoteindicatemeanrepresentsignify

2. Support or advocateformal

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

   Defender

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

   Sinônimosadvocatebackchampionendorseespouserepresentsupportuphold

   Antônimoscondemndenounceopposerejectresist

3. informal

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

   Tolerar ou aceitar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabideacceptbearbrookendurestomachtolerate

   Antônimosdenydisallowforbidopposerefuserejectresist

Verbo basestand