stand for

/stˈand fɔː/

/stˈænd fɔːɹ/

to stand for

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: stand]

расшифровываться как

to represent something in the form of an abbreviation or symbol

синонимы : represent

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1. The ancient castle has stood for over a century, preserving its grandeur and history for hundreds of years.

2. She felt a twinge in her calf after standing for a long time at work.

3. It flies in the teeth of everything we stand for!

4. The bus was full, so I had to stand for the entire journey.