stand for

US /stænd fɔr/
UK /stænd fɔr/
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1.

significare, rappresentare

to represent or mean something

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What does 'UN' stand for?
Cosa significa 'ONU'?
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The dove stands for peace.
La colomba simboleggia la pace.
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representsymbolizemeandenotesignify
2.

sopportare, tollerare

to tolerate or put up with something

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I won't stand for such behavior.
Non sopporterò un tale comportamento.
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She refuses to stand for any injustice.
Si rifiuta di sopportare qualsiasi ingiustizia.
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tolerateendurebearput up withbrook
3.

sostenere, difendere

to support or advocate for something

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We stand for equality and justice.
Noi sosteniamo l'uguaglianza e la giustizia.
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He always stands for what is right.
Lui sostiene sempre ciò che è giusto.
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advocatesupportupholdchampionespouse
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