(transitive, idiomatic) To support; express one's support for, especially despite opposition; to stick with a decision. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see stand, behind.

plural of keg stand

plural of witness stand

To resist assault or pressure.

(transitive, idiomatic) To publicly support (someone). / (transitive, idiomatic) In a wedding ceremony, to serve as best man or as maid of honor or as an official witness for (someone).

(informal) standing ovation

To receive the fire of arms from an enemy without giving way.

(law) To be put on trial in a court of law; go on trial. / (idiomatic) To sustain the trial or examination of a cause; not to give up without trial.

(idiomatic) To expose oneself for the protection of something; to make defence against any assailing danger; to take the place of a fallen defender or supporter.

To occupy places of advantage, power, or defence.