be / remain convincing

represent, symbolise

stick out past sth

Your statement wont stand up in court they wont believe you.

IMF stands for International Monetary Fund.

My car is so long it stands out of the parking

space

fail to keep an appointment with

tolerate, allow, accept, put up with

I wont stand for any of his lies anymore.

I was going to meet up with a friend but

she stood me up.

be noticed easily
She stands out in a crowd because of her
ginger hair.

UP

FOR

OUT

STAND

UP FOR

IN

defend, support

be a substitute (for)

Its important to stand up for your rights.

Im not the manager, Im just standing in

(for her) whilst shes on holiday.

BY
UP TO

wait (esp. in anticipation)

Please stand by for take-off.

DOWN

remain firm about sth

meet (danger, difficulty, etc without

fear, confront
My dad used to hit me when he was
drunk until I stood up to him.she stood

I stand by my original statement..

step aside (e.g. in a competition

support

He stood down as a presidential candidate

He stood by his parents in their hour of need..