stand to

verb

1. (adverb) military to assume positions or cause to assume positions to resist a possible attack

2. to conform with the dictates of reason

   it stands to reason that pigs can't fly

Example Sentences

The Manchester Mayor can not stand to be Labour leader because he is not an MP, but there has been speculation he could seek to return to Westminster in a by-election.

From BBC

Kirk’s wife and two young children will forever be shattered by his death, and the 3,000 witnesses — survivors themselves — who had gathered to hear him speak stand to be traumatized by what they saw.

From Salon

Kirk’s wife and two young children will forever be shattered by his death, and the 3,000 witnesses — survivors themselves — who had gathered to hear him speak stand to be traumatized by what they saw.

From Salon

Both are considered close to the new government, and stand to collect more than $3 million annually in commissions.

From Los Angeles Times

But does the company stand to lose members due to the switch?

From Los Angeles Times