Stand in - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈstand ˌɪn|  American pronunciation of the word stand in
Brit.  |ˈstandɪn|  British pronunciation of the word stand in

verb

- be a substitute (syn: fill in, sub, substitute)

Extra examples

The ship is still a long way out to sea, but seems to be standing in towards the harbour.

Can you stand in for me at the meeting?

We had to stand in line for over an hour.

I hate having to stand in long lines. I'm just not very patient.

Her evaluation will give me a good indication of where I stand in the class.

We were forced to stand in a queue.

...an ancient vase in an alcove and a sculpture of Achilles on a stand in the museum's Greek Hall...

Of course you should stand in with the chairman.

When I call your name, go and stand in line.

I want you all to stand in a circle.

The children were asked to stand in a row.

Don't stand in that puddle!

Where do things stand in terms of the budget?

How do their sales stand in relation to those of similar firms?

I always encouraged Brian. I didn't want to stand in his way.

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