Stand off from (someone or something)
To stay at a distance from someone or something, to stay apart from someone or something.The girl always stands off from the other students in... Read more →
Stand in (someone’s) way
To be a barrier to someone's desires or intentions.The woman did not want anyone to stand in her way of getting a promotion.
Stand in for (someone)
To be a substitute for someone.The new actor stood in for the famous actor who was sick.
Stand in awe of (someone or something)
To look upon someone or something with wonder, to feel respect for someone or something.Everybody stands in awe of the football coach.
(not) stand for (something)
To not allow something to happen, to not permit something, to not tolerate something.Our teacher will not stand for students coming to his class... Read more →
Stand for (something)
To speak in favor of something, to show that one supports something.All of the candidates stand for a platform of law and order.
Stand for (something)
To signify or mean something.I do not know what the letters stand for so I cannot write the full name of the company.
Stand corrected
To admit that one has been wrong.I was forced to stand corrected when I made a mistake about the time of the train.
Stand clear of (something)
To keep away from something."Please stand clear of the door while we are moving the piano."
Stand by (someone)
To follow or keep one`s promise to someone, to be loyal to or support someone.The woman always stands by her husband when he has a problem.