stand by
be ready to help
To be prepared to help or take action if needed.
The emergency team will stand by in case anything goes wrong.
"stand" — same verb, different meanings
Phrasal verbs built on "stand" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
stand
by
stand byTo be prepared to help or take action if needed.The emergency team will stand by in case anything goes wrong.
out
stand outTo be very easy to see or notice because you are different or better than others.Her bright red jacket made her stand out in the crowd.
up for
stand up forto support or defend a person, idea, or right, especially when it is being criticized or challengedYou should always stand up for your friends if someone is treating them unfairly.
up to
stand up toto refuse to accept unfair treatment from a person or group, even if they have more power than you.She finally stood up to her boss and explained why she deserved a promotion.
stand out
be noticeable
To be very easy to see or notice because you are different or better than others.
Her bright red jacket made her stand out in the crowd.
stand up for
defend someone or something
to support or defend a person, idea, or right, especially when it is being criticized or challenged
You should always stand up for your friends if someone is treating them unfairly.
stand up to
defend yourself against someone or something
to refuse to accept unfair treatment from a person or group, even if they have more power than you.
She finally stood up to her boss and explained why she deserved a promotion.