Stand outside Meaning in English
expression
ˈstænd/ /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd
STAND owt-SYD
stˈænd/ /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd
stand owt-SYD
Definition
To be in a position on your feet outside of a building or place, usually waiting or observing rather than entering.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal and neutral contexts. Often used when describing waiting for someone, taking a break, or not being allowed in. Don't confuse with 'wait outside' (specifically waiting); 'stand outside' focuses on the physical act of being outside on your feet.
Spanish: estar afuera - quedarse afuera de piePortuguese (BR): ficar do lado de fora - ficar parado do lado de foraPortuguese (PT): ficar lá fora - estar de pé lá foraChinese (Simplified): 站在外面Chinese (Traditional): 站在外面Hindi: बाहर खड़ा होनाArabic: الوقوف بالخارجBengali: বাইরে দাঁড়ানোRussian: стоять снаружиJapanese: 外に立つVietnamese: đứng ngoàiKorean: 밖에 서 있다Turkish: dışarıda durmakUrdu: باہر کھڑا ہوناIndonesian: berdiri di luar
Example Sentences
Please stand outside until your name is called.
basic
They had to stand outside in the rain.
basic
The children like to stand outside after school.
basic
We all had to stand outside because the fire alarm went off.
natural
Sometimes I just need to stand outside and get some fresh air.
natural
He asked me to stand outside while he finished talking on the phone.
natural