Alternative form of stand-to

(military) A state of readiness assumed by ground troops at dawn and dusk in wartime.

Alternative form of stand-to / To tolerate (something); to be able to withstand (something) stressful that will be ultimately beneficial.

(military) To assume such a state of readiness.

(intransitive, copulative) To support oneself on the feet in an erect position. / (intransitive) To rise to one’s feet; to stand up. / (intransitive, copulative) To remain motionless.

The act of standing. / A defensive position or effort. / A resolute, unwavering position; firm opinion; action for a purpose in the face of opposition.

(US, Scotland, dated) A container which stands upright, such as a barrel or cask. / (obsolete) A weight of from two hundred and fifty to three hundred pounds, used in weighing pitch.

Position or reputation in society or a profession. / Duration. / The act of a person who stands, or a place where someone stands. / (sports) The position of a team in a league or of a player in a list.

present participle of stand

Erect, not cut down. / Performed from an erect position. / Remaining in force or status. / Stagnant; not moving or flowing. / Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting. / Not movable; fixed.