Definition & Meaning of "[take] a (stand|stance)"

to take a stand

to firmly hold a position or opinion on an issue, often for moral, ethical, or social reasons

Example

When the previously submissive character in the story decided to take a stand, it was a moment when the worm turned.

The student took a stand against the school's dress code.

They planned to do a Rosa Parks and take a stand for civil rights.

She took a stand against animal cruelty by advocating for stricter laws.

The company took a stand against child labor.

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