(idiomatic) To mean; to symbolize; to represent / To advocate, to support / To tolerate

A substitute; a replacement.

To substitute for; to replace; (theater) to serve as an understudy. / To make one of a party in a bet or other speculation. / To take a side in a dispute.

present participle of stand in

present participle of stand for

Alternative form of stand-to

Alternative form of stand-to / To tolerate (something); to be able to withstand (something) stressful that will be ultimately beneficial.

(military) A state of readiness assumed by ground troops at dawn and dusk in wartime.

(military) To assume such a state of readiness.

Alternative form of standby