On the stand Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstænd
AHN thuh STAND
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /stˈænd
ON thuh STAND
Definition
Describes being in the witness box in a courtroom, usually while testifying or giving evidence.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily legal context; refers to a position in the courtroom, not a physical 'stand.' Typical collocations: 'called on the stand,' 'testify on the stand.' Not used for defendants' position but for witnesses.
Spanish: en el estrado (tribunal)Portuguese (BR): no banco das testemunhasPortuguese (PT): no banco das testemunhasChinese (Simplified): 在证人席上Chinese (Traditional): 在證人席上Hindi: गवाह के कटघरे मेंArabic: على منصة الشهودBengali: সাক্ষীর ডাকে - সাক্ষীর কাঠগড়ায়Russian: на трибуне свидетеляJapanese: 証言台でVietnamese: trên bục làm chứngKorean: 증인석에서Turkish: tanık kürsüsündeUrdu: گواہ کے کٹہرے میںIndonesian: di atas kursi saksi
Example Sentences
The witness was called on the stand to answer questions.
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She felt nervous while on the stand.
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If you lie on the stand, you can get in trouble.
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He looked nervous answering questions on the stand yesterday.
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Many people find it hard to stay calm on the stand.
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The lawyer tried to catch her lying on the stand.
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