Phrasal verbs · by verb

stand

13Verbs

Stand aboutSpend time in a place waiting or doing nothing or very little

Stand aroundSpend time in a place waiting or doing nothing or very little

Stand asideLeave a position so that someone else can take it

Stand backKeep a distance from something

Stand bySupport someone

Stand downLeave a job or position so that someone else can take it

Stand forAccept or tolerate behaviour

Stand in forSubstitute someone temporarily

Stand offMove or remain at a distance

Stand outBe extraordinary and different

Stand upMove from a sitting or lying down to a vertical position

Stand up forDefend, support

Stand up toKeep your principles when challenged by an authority

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