Definition of "Stand" :

noun: a defensive effort

"The army made a final stand at the Rhone."

noun: a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance

"A one-night stand."

noun: a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air

noun: a support or foundation

noun: a support for displaying various articles

noun: a booth where articles are displayed for sale

noun: tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)

noun: a small table for holding articles of various kinds

"A bedside stand."

noun: a mental position from which things are viewed

noun: an interruption of normal activity

noun: a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area

"They cut down a stand of trees."

noun: the position where a thing or person stands

verb: put up with something or somebody unpleasant

verb: have or maintain a position or stand on an issue

"Where do you stand on the War?."

verb: withstand the force of something

"Stand the test of time."

verb: be available for stud services

verb: be standing; be upright

"We had to stand for the entire performance!."

verb: put into an upright position

"Can you stand the bookshelf up?."

verb: be in some specified state or condition

"I stand corrected."

verb: hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright

"I am standing my ground and won't give in!."

verb: be tall; have a height of; copula

"She stands 6 feet tall."

verb: be in effect; be or remain in force

"The law stands!."

verb: remain inactive or immobile

"Standing water."

verb: occupy a place or location, also metaphorically

"We stand on common ground."