11 Common Phrasal Verbs with “Stand” – Meanings and Example Sentences (Audio)
Stand for
to represent; to be a symbol for or sign of
Stand up
similar to “to get up”; to rise from a bed or a chair and be on your feet
Stand out
to look different from the crowd; to appear more special than other people
Stand down
to leave your job or position; to let someone else take your place
Stand by
to be ready to do something; to not prevent something bad from happening when you should
Stand up to
to not be damaged or harmed by something
Stand back
to move backward
Stand up for
to defend someone or something that is being criticized
Stand over
to stand near someone and watch them
Stand in
to do the job that someone does; to replace someone
Stand against
to oppose someone or something
