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ALL meanings of stand out

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  • noun stand out something or someone, as a person, performance, etc., remarkably superior to others: Evans was a standout in the mixed doubles. 1
  • noun stand out someone who is conspicuous in an area because of his or her refusal to conform with the actions, opinions, desires, etc., of the majority. 1
  • adjective stand out outstanding; superior. 1
  • verb without object stand out (of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet. 1
  • verb without object stand out to rise to one's feet (often followed by up). 1
  • verb without object stand out to have a specified height when in this position: a basketball player who stands six feet seven inches. 1
  • verb without object stand out to stop or remain motionless or steady on the feet. 1
  • verb without object stand out to take a position or place as indicated: to stand aside. 1
  • verb without object stand out to remain firm or steadfast, as in a cause. 1
  • verb without object stand out to take up or maintain a position or attitude with respect to a person, issue, or the like: to stand as sponsor for a person. 1
  • verb without object stand out to have or adopt a certain policy, course, or attitude, as of adherence, support, opposition, or resistance: He stands for free trade. 1
  • verb without object stand out (of things) to be in an upright or vertical position, be set on end, or rest on or as on a support. 1
  • verb without object stand out to be set, placed, fixed, located, or situated: The building stands at 34th Street and 5th Avenue. 1
  • verb without object stand out (of an account, score, etc.) to show, be, or remain as indicated; show the specified position of the parties concerned: The score stood 18 to 14 at the half. 1
  • verb without object stand out to remain erect or whole; resist change, decay, or destruction (often followed by up): The ruins still stand. The old building stood up well. 1
  • verb without object stand out to continue in force or remain valid: The agreement stands as signed. 1
  • verb without object stand out to remain still, stationary, or unused: The bicycle stood in the basement all winter. 1
  • verb without object stand out to be or become stagnant, as water. 1
  • verb without object stand out (of persons or things) to be or remain in a specified state, condition, relation, relative position, etc.: He stood in jeopardy of losing his license. 1
  • verb without object stand out to have the possibility or likelihood: He stands to gain a sizable profit through the sale of the house. 1
  • verb without object stand out Chiefly British. to become or be a candidate, as for public office (usually followed by for). 1
  • verb without object stand out Nautical. to take or hold a particular course at sea. to move in a certain direction: to stand offshore. 1
  • verb without object stand out (of a male domestic animal, especially a stud) to be available as a sire, usually for a fee: Three Derby winners are now standing in Kentucky. 1
  • verb with object stand out to cause to stand; set upright; set: Stand the chair by the lamp. 1
  • verb with object stand out to face or encounter: to stand an assault. 1
  • verb with object stand out to undergo or submit to: to stand trial. 1
  • verb with object stand out to endure or undergo without harm or damage or without giving way: His eyes are strong enough to stand the glare. 1
  • verb with object stand out to endure or tolerate: She can't stand her father. 1
  • verb with object stand out to treat or pay for: I'll stand you to a drink when the manuscript is in. 1
  • verb with object stand out to perform the duty of or participate in as part of one's job or duty: to stand watch aboard ship. 1
  • noun plural stand out the act of standing; an assuming of or a remaining in an upright position. 1
  • noun plural stand out a cessation of motion; halt or stop. 1
  • noun plural stand out a determined effort for or against something, especially a final defensive effort: Custer's last stand. 1
  • noun plural stand out a determined policy, position, attitude, etc., taken or maintained: We must take a stand on political issues. 1
  • noun plural stand out the place in which a person or thing stands; station. 1
  • noun plural stand out witness stand. 1
  • noun plural stand out a raised platform, as for a speaker, a band, or the like. 1
  • noun plural stand out stands, a raised section of seats for spectators; grandstand. 1
  • noun plural stand out a framework on or in which articles are placed for support, exhibition, etc.: a hat stand. 1
  • noun plural stand out a piece of furniture of various forms, on or in which to put articles (often used in combination): a nightstand; a washstand. 1
  • noun plural stand out a small, light table. 1
  • noun plural stand out a stall, booth, counter, or the like, where articles are displayed for sale or where some business is carried on: a fruit stand. 1
  • noun plural stand out newsstand: The papers usually hit the stands at 5 a.m. 1
  • noun plural stand out a site or location for business: After 20 years the ice-cream vendor was still at the same stand. 1
  • noun plural stand out a place or station occupied by vehicles available for hire: a taxicab stand. 1
  • noun plural stand out the vehicles occupying such a place. 1
  • noun plural stand out the growing trees, or those of a particular species or grade, in a given area. 1
  • noun plural stand out a standing growth, as of grass, wheat, etc. 1
  • noun plural stand out a halt of a theatrical company on tour, to give a performance or performances: a series of one-night stands on the strawhat trail. 1
  • noun plural stand out the town at which a touring theatrical company gives a performance. 1
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