Stand still for Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈstænd/ /ˈstɪɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

STAND-stil-for

UK

stˈænd/ /stˈɪl/ /fˈɔː

stand-STIL-faw

Definition

To allow or tolerate something bad or unpleasant to happen without objecting or protesting.

Usage & Nuances

'Stand still for' is used mainly in negative or rhetorical questions to show strong disapproval. Common in phrases like 'I won't stand still for this.' It's more formal than 'put up with' or 'tolerate.'

• Spanish: tolerar - permitir (algo desagradable)
• Portuguese (BR): tolerar - permitir (algo ruim)
• Portuguese (PT): tolerar - permitir (algo indesejado)
• Chinese (Simplified): 容忍 - 忍受
• Chinese (Traditional): 容忍 - 忍受
• Hindi: बरदाश्त करना - सहन करना
• Arabic: يتحمل - يرضى بـ
• Bengali: সহ্য করা - মেনে নেওয়া
• Russian: терпеть - мириться с
• Japanese: 許す - 我慢する
• Vietnamese: chịu đựng - chấp nhận
• Korean: 참다 - 용납하다
• Turkish: katlanmak - tahammül etmek
• Urdu: برداشت کرنا - قبول کرنا
• Indonesian: mentolerir - membiarkan (hal buruk)

Example Sentences

I will not stand still for any cheating in this class.

basic

We shouldn't stand still for rude behavior.

basic

Do you really think people will stand still for this price increase?

basic

My boss won't stand still for any excuses if you're late.

natural

You shouldn't just stand still for whatever the company says.

natural

If we stand still for this kind of treatment now, it will just get worse.

natural