Phrasal verbs starting with "stand"

To be clearly different or separate from others in a notable way.

To remain in a place without doing anything useful or productive.

To move to the side to allow passage, or to withdraw from a role or situation.

To move away from something or to distance oneself mentally in order to get a better view or perspective.

To support or endorse a person, decision, or action.

To act as a barrier or obstacle between a person and something they want or need.

To remain loyal to someone, to keep a promise, or to be ready to act when needed.

To withdraw from a position of readiness, conflict, or authority.

To represent or symbolize something, to tolerate behavior, or to be a candidate in an election.

An archaic or nautical warning to move away from a place of danger, especially from something about to fall.

To act as a substitute or replacement for someone who is absent.

To temporarily replace a specific person in their role or position.

To keep at a distance from someone or something, or to result in a deadlock between opposing forces.

To be based on or founded upon something, or to insist on something as a matter of principle.

To be clearly noticeable or more impressive than others.

To stand very close to someone in a supervisory or threatening way, or to postpone a matter.

A military command to take up defensive positions and be fully alert, typically at dawn or dusk.

To be united in purpose, opinion, or action, especially during a challenge.

To be physically positioned below something.

To rise to a vertical position, to withstand scrutiny, or to fail to meet someone as planned.

To oppose or resist something harmful, unjust, or wrong.

To defend or support a person, principle, or belief, especially when they are being criticized or attacked.

To confront someone who has power or authority over you without backing down, or to remain undamaged under difficult conditions.

To serve as a best man, maid of honor, or wedding attendant for a bride or groom.

A formal or archaic variant of 'stand on', meaning to be based on a principle or to insist on one's rights.

To show solidarity with or support for a person, group, or cause.