take the stand

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To testify as a witness in a trial.

Japanese Meaning

（慣用句）裁判で証人として証言する

Despite his fears, he decided to take the stand and tell the jury the truth.

恐怖を感じながらも、彼は証言することに決め、陪審員に真実を伝えた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To testify as a witness in a trial.

The press speculated about whether he would take the stand and testify in his defense.

takes the stand

（ present singular third-person ）

taking the stand

（ participle present ）

took the stand

（ past ）

taken the stand

（ participle past ）