On the stand Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstænd

AHN thuh STAND

UK

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 testemunhas
• Portuguese (PT): no banco das testemunhas
• Chinese (Simplified): 在证人席上
• Chinese (Traditional): 在證人席上
• Hindi: गवाह के कटघरे में
• Arabic: على منصة الشهود
• Bengali: সাক্ষীর ডাকে - সাক্ষীর কাঠগড়ায়
• Russian: на трибуне свидетеля
• Japanese: 証言台で
• Vietnamese: trên bục làm chứng
• Korean: 증인석에서
• Turkish: tanık kürsüsünde
• Urdu: گواہ کے کٹہرے میں
• Indonesian: 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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