stand behind
B1 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words
To say you agree with someone or something, and to support them.
Literal meaning: To physically stand in the space behind someone or something.
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To physically position oneself behind someone or something.
"The students stood behind their teacher as she addressed the assembly."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1
idiomatic
neutral
To fully support or endorse a person, decision, or statement.
"The company stands behind every product it sells and offers a full refund if you are not satisfied."
Grammar: inseparable
3 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To be the driving force or hidden supporter of something.
"Many believed that a powerful lobby group stood behind the controversial legislation."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Commonly used to express support for decisions, statements, or people. Both the literal and figurative senses are in active use.
Commonly used with
decision statement product team choice policy
Forms
Base
stand behind
I/you/we/they
3rd person
stands behind
he/she/it
Past simple
stood behind
yesterday
Past participle
stood behind
have + pp
-ing form
standing behind
continuous
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