stand for

significare, rappresentare, simboleggiare

Avere un significato o rappresentare qualcosa, soprattutto quando si parla delle lettere di una sigla.

In inglese semplice: To have a particular meaning or represent something, especially when letters form a short name.

• N stands for north.
• What does this abbreviation stand for?
• The white dove has long stood for peace.

Come si usa: stand for something (The letter N stands for north.)

Sinonimi: mean, represent, symbolize

Espressioni comuni: stand for something, stand for peace, stand for a word

sostenere, difendere

Sostenere idee o valori che si ritengono importanti.

In inglese semplice: To support particular ideas or values and believe they are important.

• We stand for fairness.
• She has always stood for freedom of speech.
• What values does this party stand for?

Come si usa: stand for something (Our group stands for equal rights.)

Sinonimi: support, advocate, champion

Contrari: oppose

Espressioni comuni: stand for equality, stand for freedom, stand for something

tollerare, sopportare

Accettare un comportamento spiacevole senza fermarlo; si usa soprattutto per dire che non lo si tollererà.

In inglese semplice: To accept unpleasant behaviour without trying to stop it, usually used when saying you will not accept it.

• I won't stand for this.
• She refused to stand for his rude comments.
• Will your manager stand for that kind of behaviour?

Come si usa: not stand for something (We won't stand for bullying in this school.)

Sinonimi: tolerate, put up with, accept

Espressioni comuni: stand for nonsense, stand for such behaviour, stand for it