verb
stand
To be a candidate for election to office.
She decides to stand for election to the local council.
Etymology
Standing for office presents candidates as putting themselves forward for selection. The verb expresses taking a public position in an election.
More examples
- He stood as an independent candidate.
- Several members plan to stand.
- They asked her to stand again.
Forms
stand · stands · stood · standing
Similar words
- run
- The usual American verb for seeking elected office.