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To stand to means to stand ready for an attack, especially one before dawn or after dark.

For example: Orders came to the guardroom to stand to.

To stand back means to withdraw from a situation emotionally in order to view it more objectively.

For example: I blazed with rage, then stood back and assessed the situation.

To stand by smth means to adhere to or abide by smth promised, stated or decided.

For example: The government must stand by its pledges.

To stand by smn means to support or remain loyal to smn, typically in a time of need.

For example: She had stood by him during his years in prison.

To stand up to smn means to make a spirited defence against them.

For example: Many workers are afraid to stand up to their employers.

To stand up for smn or smth means to speak or act in support of smn or smth.

For example: I try to stand up for what is right. / She learned to stand up for herself.

To stand up means to remain valid after close scrutiny or analysis.

For example: The argument does not stand up to analysis. /You need to have hard evidence that will stand up in court.

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To stand over someone means to stand close to someone so as to watch, supervise or intimidate them.

For example: Their parents stood over them while they did their school work.

To stand smth over or stand over smth means to postpone smth to be dealt with at a later date. (British use)

For example: A number of points were stood over to a further meeting.