Take a stand Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstænd
TAYK-uh-STAND
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /stˈænd
TAYK-uh-STAND
Definition
To publicly show or express your opinion or position on an important issue, especially when others may disagree.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used when you defend a belief despite disagreement or controversy. Often heard in debates, politics, or social issues. More formal than simply 'sharing an opinion'. Common combinations: 'take a stand on/against/for something'.
Spanish: tomar una postura - posicionarsePortuguese (BR): tomar uma posição - posicionar-sePortuguese (PT): tomar uma posição - posicionar-seChinese (Simplified): 表明立场 - 坚定立场Chinese (Traditional): 表明立場 - 堅定立場Hindi: मज़बूती से पक्ष लेना - स्टैंड लेनाArabic: اتخاذ موقف - تبني موقفBengali: অবস্থান নেওয়া - দৃঢ় মতামত প্রকাশ করাRussian: занять позицию - выступить с позициейJapanese: 立場を取る - 意見を表明するVietnamese: lên tiếng - bày tỏ quan điểmKorean: 입장을 밝히다 - 입장을 취하다Turkish: tavır almak - duruş sergilemekUrdu: مؤقف اختیار کرناIndonesian: mengambil sikap - mengambil pendirian
Example Sentences
It's important to take a stand against bullying.
basic
Sometimes you have to take a stand for what you believe in.
basic
She decided to take a stand on the environmental issue.
basic
If no one is willing to take a stand, nothing will ever change.
natural
He finally took a stand and spoke out at the meeting.
natural
It takes courage to take a stand when everyone else stays silent.
natural