Phrasal verbs - Stand Flashcards
To rise from a sitting or lying position.
Stand Up.
He stood up to greet his guests as they entered the room.
The teacher asked the students to stand up and introduce themselves.
To be noticeable or conspicuous; to be different from others.
Stand Out.
Her talent really stands out among the other performers. The bright red house stands out in the neighborhood.
To be ready or prepared to act or help; to support or remain loyal to someone.
Stand By.
I’ll stand by you no matter what happens.
The firefighters stood by, ready to assist in case of an emergency.
To represent or symbolize; to tolerate or accept something.
Stand For.
The initials ‘USA’ stand for the United States of America. We won’t stand for any rude behavior in this class.
To withdraw from a position or situation; to step aside or relinquish control.
Stand Down.
The soldiers were ordered to stand down after the ceasefire was declared. The CEO decided to stand down and let someone else lead the company.
To stay at a distance; to maintain a standoff or deadlock.
Stand Off.
The police and the suspect stood off for several hours before negotiations began. The two rival companies stood off, neither willing to compromise.
To hold back; to remain distant or aloof.
Stand Off.
She tends to stand off when she’s feeling anxious.
Despite being invited, he stood off from the group at the party.
To defend or support someone or something; to advocate for a cause.
Stand Up For.
She always stands up for what she believes in. It’s important to stand up for the rights of others.
To act as a substitute or replacement for someone; to temporarily take someone’s place.
Stand In.
I had to stand in for my colleague while she was on vacation. He stood in for the lead actor when he fell ill.
To remain in a place without doing much; to idle or linger.
Stand Around.
Stop standing around and help me with these boxes!
They spent the whole afternoon just standing around chatting.
To step to the side; to move out of the way.
Stand Aside.
Please stand aside and let the paramedics through. He stood aside to let the queue pass.
To confront or resist someone or something; to refuse to be intimidated.
Stand Up To.
She stood up to her bully and reported him to the teacher. It’s important to stand up to injustice.
To move or stay a short distance away; to keep a safe distance.
Stand Back.
Stand back! The fireworks are about to start.
The teacher told the students to stand back from the experiment.
To be noticeably different from others; to be distinct or unique.
Stand Out From.
Her innovative ideas make her stand out from her peers.
The vibrant colors make this painting stand out from the rest.
To base an argument or decision on something; to rely on a particular principle or belief.
Stand On.
His opinion stands on solid evidence and research. Our relationship stands on mutual trust and respect.
