To occupy places of advantage, power, or defence.

A tall goblet with a foot and a cover.

(idiomatic) To expose oneself for the protection of something; to make defence against any assailing danger; to take the place of a fallen defender or supporter.

Not fixed in any way to a surface. Relying solely on the force of gravity to stay in place / That stands alone, not supported at either side / independent, autonomous

(transitive) To speak or act in support or defense of (a person, a cause, a belief, or the like).

(transitive) To object to or interfere with the actions of (someone seen as bullying, pushy, or controlling). / (transitive) To withstand, to weather, to survive in spite of.

A rule of procedure adopted by a governing body for its own internal use. / A request made once for periodic fulfillment.

plural of standing order

A device to which bicycles may be securely attached while not in use.

(nautical) The shrouds and stays of a sailboat.