stand for

signifier, représenter, symboliser

Avoir un sens précis ou représenter quelque chose, notamment pour les lettres d’une abréviation.

En anglais simple : 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.

Comment l'utiliser : stand for something (The letter N stands for north.)

Synonymes : mean, represent, symbolize

Expressions courantes : stand for something, stand for peace, stand for a word

défendre, soutenir

Soutenir des idées ou des valeurs que l’on considère comme importantes.

En anglais simple : 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?

Comment l'utiliser : stand for something (Our group stands for equal rights.)

Synonymes : support, advocate, champion

Contraires : oppose

Expressions courantes : stand for equality, stand for freedom, stand for something

tolérer, supporter

Accepter un comportement désagréable sans l’arrêter ; s’emploie surtout pour dire qu’on ne l’acceptera pas.

En anglais simple : 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?

Comment l'utiliser : not stand for something (We won't stand for bullying in this school.)

Synonymes : tolerate, put up with, accept

Expressions courantes : stand for nonsense, stand for such behaviour, stand for it