standing on

UK
/ˈstændɪŋ ɒn/
US
/ˈstændɪŋ ɑn/

Translations

stand onverb

standing on

Gerund

stood on
Past Simple
stood on
Past Participle
standing on
Gerund
UK
/stænd ɒn/
US
/stænd ɑn/
s'en tenir à
She decided to stand on her principles and refuse the compromise.
Elle a décidé de s'en tenir à ses principes et de refuser le compromis.
s'appuyer sur
The lawyer stood on the evidence presented to make his case.
L'avocat s'est appuyé sur les preuves प्रस्तुतées pour défendre sa cause.
Synonyms
rely on
depend on
count on
lean on
rest on

Definitions

stand onverb
To maintain or uphold a particular position or opinion.
She decided to stand on her principles, refusing to compromise her values.
To rely or depend on something for support or justification.
The lawyer stood on the evidence presented to make his case.