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Meaning of stand in the gap | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To expose oneself for the protection of something; to make defence against any assailing danger; to take the place of a fallen defender or supporter.

idiomatic

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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stand in the gate stand in the way stand off stand on stand on business stand on ceremony

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