English Explanatory Dictionary

stand to

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of stand-to.
verb
  1. Alternative form of stand-to.
  2. To tolerate (something); to be able to withstand (something) stressful that will be ultimately beneficial.
  3. To be on the verge of (something) happening, if certain conditions are met.
  4. To live up to; to insist upon or maintain.

Word forms

stand to stands to stand tos standing to stood to

Etymology

Shortened form of "stand to arms"

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