stand on

verb

1. adverb to continue to navigate a vessel on the same heading
2. preposition to insist on

   to stand on ceremony

3. stand on one's own feet or stand on one's own two feet informal.
   to be independent or self-reliant

Example Sentences

Mr McGregor's co-defendant, Mr Lawrence took the stand on Thursday afternoon.

From BBC

Taking to the stand on Wednesday, Conor McGregor accused Ms Hand of lying.

From BBC

Mr McGregor will return to the stand on Thursday when proceedings resume.

From BBC

Where does South Korea stand on gender equality?

From Los Angeles Times

“We very much stand on the shoulders of giants in this space, like ‘Mr. Rogers’ and ‘Sesame Street,’” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• hinge on
• rest on
• revolve around