How to Pronounce "stand over"
expression
ˈstænd/ /ˈoʊvɝ
STAND OH-ver
stˈænd/ /ˈəʊvɐ
STAND OH-vuh
Definition
To closely watch someone, often while they work, sometimes to check or control what they are doing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstænd/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
stˈænd/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND OH-ver
UK
STAND OH-vuh
Listen in Context
The teacher stood over the student while he did his homework.
My boss likes to stand over me when I am working.
Please don't stand over me. I work better alone.
It’s hard to focus when someone is standing over you the whole time.