stand for

/stˈand fɔː/

/stˈænd fɔːɹ/

to stand for

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: stand]

to represent something in the form of an abbreviation or symbol

synonyms : represent

denote or connote

synonyms : intend

tolerate or bear

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

synonyms : correspond

*** to compete in an election for an official position, or to try to be elected as a member of an organisation [e.g. parliament]

Examples

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.