(physics, chemistry) An electrode with a standard electrode potential of zero; used as a standard against which other electrodes are measured.

an electrode potential measured under standard conditions; a temperature or 298K, 1 atmosphere pressure and at 1 mole of the activity of redox participants of the half-reaction.

(physics, chemistry) The international, standard conditions used to aid reproducibility; a temperature of 0 °C (273.15 K) and a pressure of 1 atmosphere (101.325 kPa). Abbreviated as STP.

Somebody who is forced to stand up, for example, on a crowded bus.

(idiomatic) To wait; to stop pursuing, stop fighting, or relax from a heightened readiness posture. / (transitive, intransitive) To withdraw or retire from a position or from a team.

To hold a position in battle. / (idiomatic) To maintain or stick by an opinion or position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition.

(idiomatic) To remain useful or valued over a long period of time; to last a long time.

A vertical pole, post, or support. / A framework of such posts, used to secure or confine cattle.

To erect stanchions, or equip something with stanchions. / To confine by means of stanchions, typically used for cattle.

A designated place in a street, railway station, airport etc where taxicabs line up to wait for passengers.