Pronunciation: /stænd ɒn/
verb to be supported or held up by something
A1 I stand on the chair to reach the top shelf.
A2 She stood on her tiptoes to see over the crowd.
B1 The politician's platform stands on a promise of change.
B2 The success of the project stands on the dedication of the team.
C1 The decision to expand the business stands on a thorough market analysis.
C2 The company's reputation stands on its commitment to quality and innovation.
preposition used to indicate the place or position where someone or something is located
A1 I stand on a chair to reach the top shelf.
A2 The cat likes to stand on the windowsill and watch the birds outside.
B1 You shouldn't stand on one leg for too long as it can be bad for your posture.
B2 The politician's reputation may stand on their ability to keep their promises.
C1 The success of the project will stand on the cooperation of all team members.
C2 The company's reputation stands on its commitment to quality and customer service.
formal The company's official stance is to always stand on the side of ethical business practices.
informal I always stand on my tiptoes to see better at concerts.
slang I can't believe she stood me up on our date last night.
figurative In times of adversity, it's important to stand on your principles and not waver.
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