Stand behind Meaning in English
expression
ˈstænd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd
STAND bi-HYND
stˈænd/ /bɪhˈaɪnd
stand bi-HYND
Definition
To support or defend someone or something, especially in difficult situations. It can also mean literally being positioned at the back of someone.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to express moral or practical support: 'stand behind a friend', 'stand behind a decision.' Can be both literal and figurative; context clarifies the meaning. Often used in formal and informal settings.
Spanish: apoyar - respaldarPortuguese (BR): apoiar - respaldarPortuguese (PT): apoiar - apoiar (dar suporte)Chinese (Simplified): 支持 - 支持（某人/某事）Chinese (Traditional): 支持 - 支持（某人/某事）Hindi: समर्थन करना - पीछे खड़ा होना (साहस देना)Arabic: يدعم - يؤيدBengali: সমর্থন করা - পেছনে দাঁড়ানোRussian: поддерживать - стоять позадиJapanese: 支持する - 背後に立つVietnamese: hỗ trợ - đứng sauKorean: 지지하다 - 뒤에 서다Turkish: desteklemek - arkasında durmakUrdu: حمایت کرنا - پیچھے کھڑا ہوناIndonesian: mendukung - berdiri di belakang
Example Sentences
I always stand behind my family.
basic
The teacher stood behind the student.
basic
We stand behind our products 100%.
basic
If you make a mistake, I'll still stand behind you.
natural
The company refuses to stand behind their warranty.
natural
No matter what happens, I’m going to stand behind my decision.
natural