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Meaning of stand on | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To continue following the same course.
To observe a ceremony or tradition; to insist on proper behavior or recognition.

Examples

“Let's not stand on ceremony.”

“Saue you gentlemen — Nay, we do not ſtand much on our gentilitie, friend;[…]”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

stand on business stand on ceremony stand on end stand on its own stand on one's dignity stand on one's head