Alternative form of stand up and be counted

plural of standing start

(motor racing) The start of a motor race, when the cars are initially stationary.

plural of stand-by

In racing, a competition or timed race over a distance of one mile from a standing start (i.e. a stationary starting position).

plural of card stand

A rack that displays greeting cards or postcards for sale. / (historical) A rack for holding people's visiting cards.

(sociology) Synonym of social status: one's position within a social hierarchy, one's value relative to society.

To place one's bets in such a way as not to lose in any event.

(military) A time when soldiers are not on alert