stand for

[/stænd fɔr/]

verb (phrasal)

representar, significar, tolerar

1. To represent or symbolize something

The acronym USA stands for United States of America.

A sigla EUA significa Estados Unidos da América.

2. To support or advocate for a cause or principle

She stands for justice and equality.

Ela defende a justiça e a igualdade.

3. To tolerate or accept something unwillingly (usually in negative form)

I won't stand for this disrespectful behavior.

Não vou tolerar esse comportamento desrespeitoso.

4. To be a candidate for an election (primarily British English)

He will stand for parliament next year.

Ele será candidato ao parlamento no próximo ano.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

representar, significar, defender

Most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

representar, estar em pé por

Standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

representar, defender

Common in formal and informal speech

Portugal

representar, significar, candidatar-se

Election meaning is particularly common

stand for something firm - manter-se firme em algo

not stand for nonsense - não tolerar disparates

stand for one's principles - defender seus princípios

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