stand for something

Related to word: stand

片語動詞

Definition (accept)

  1. If you refuse to stand for something, you do not permit a situation or certain type of behavior.

    • I cannot stand for any form of bullying.

    • This company will not stand for unethical business practices.

    • She decided she would no longer stand for such unfair treatment.

Definition (represent)

  1. B2

    To endorse or signify a particular concept or collection of ideas.

    • This organization stands for social justice.

    • He always stands for environmental protection, which is what he represents.

    • This emblem stands for the ideals of freedom and equality.

  2. B2

    When one or more letters denote a word or name, they are the initial character(s) representing it.

    • In this acronym, 'R' stands for 'Return'.

    • In chemistry, 'H' stands for hydrogen.

    • This abbreviation is often used to stand for international trade.