n.
1.a support or foundation
2.the position where a thing or person stands
3.a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area
4.a small table for holding articles of various kinds
5.a support for displaying various articles
6.an interruption of normal activity
7.a mental position from which things are viewed
8.a booth where articles are displayed for sale
9.a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance 10.tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) 11.a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air 12.a defensive effort stand v.
1.be standing
2.be in some specified state or condition
3.occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
4.hold one's ground
5.have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
6.put up with something or somebody unpleasant
7.remain inactive or immobile
8.be in effect
9.be tall 10.put into an upright position 11.withstand the force of something 12.be available for stud services
Idiom of the Day
go off on a tangent
to suddenly change one's line of thought or course of action
The speaker suddenly went off on a tangent and began to speak about something totally different.
