stand on

British  

verb

1. (adverb) to continue to navigate a vessel on the same heading

2. (preposition) to insist on

   to stand on ceremony

3. informal to be independent or self-reliant

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stand on Idioms  

1. Be based on, depend on, as in Our success will stand on their support . [c. 1600]

2. Insist on observance of, as in Let's not stand on ceremony . This usage today is nearly always put in a negative context. [Mid-1500s]

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Example Sentences

An observation like, “Fools stand on their island of opportunities and look toward another land. There is no other land; there is no other life but this,” could easily apply to those who quixotically believe the remedy for a trashed Earth is to live on Mars.

From Los Angeles Times

But, Goldman said, there's no guarantee the jury verdicts of the past week will stand on appeal.

From BBC

For Miami Marlins pitcher Pete Fairbanks, who is also a member of the players union leadership, it comes down to recognizing that they stand on the shoulders of players who challenged the baseball establishment.

From Los Angeles Times

“I love that we have players who are willing to advocate and really stand on what they believe in. We’re making steps forward.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The Catholic Church in particular has a strong immigrant base. I think Pope Leo had to take a stand on that.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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