stand with

stand with (one)

1. Literally, of two or more people, animals, or edifices, to stand in close proximity to one another. I stood with the rest of the applicants, making nervous chitchat while we waited to be called in for our interview. The mother elephant stood with its babies while they drank from the pool to ward off any potential predators. The fact that the historic building stands with such modern architecture only serves to highlight the antiquity of its design and structure.
2. To be or remain united (in support of or opposition to something). The president promised to stand with other leaders around the world in opposition to the brutal dictatorship that was terrorizing the Southeast Asian country. They promised to stand together with the senator in her attempts at tax reform.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

stand with someone

to unite with someone, as in defense. Don't worry. I'll stand with you to the end. He stood with her and they faced the threat together.
See also: stand
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • stand with (one)
  • stand together
  • around the corner
  • just around the corner
  • just around/round the corner
  • (a)round the corner
  • around the bend
  • (a)round the bend
  • round the bend
  • one way or the other
References in classic literature
I shall, indeed, stand with thy mother and thee one other day, but not to-morrow.
Scarlet Letter
Commenting on Dubai Tourism's winning stand, Matt Gibson, said: "It was an exceptionally good business stand with an effective and efficient set-up.
The judging criteria for the Best Stand Design award focused on identifying an eye-catching stand with a creative design that made the best use of available space and attracted a high level of visitor traffic.
Dubai Tourism Wins ATM Stand Award
The judging criteria for the Best Stand Design award focused on "identifying an eye-catching stand with a creative design that made the best use of available space and attracted a high level of visitor traffic" and according to the judgesLebanon's stand ticked all the boxes.
Here's who was crowned the 'best stands' at ATM 2018
Align the un-interfaced collar stand with the shirt neckline edge, ensuring the collar stand edge aligns with the shirt placket edge; pin.
With right sides together, align the interfaced collar stand with the interfaced collar lower edge.
True collars
Never stand on engine stand with only one strut hooked up
Hook up the struts
* Take some time to add camouflage to your stand with a commercial treestand skirt, natural brush or both.
* If you have a ladder stand with some squeaks you just can't get rid of, carry a small vial of vegetable oil into the field and lubricate the noise-causing parts before your next hunt.
Climb the ladder to success: maximizing your advantage in America's most popular stand style
This was a roughly 100-year-old, 21-acre stand with about 40 trees per acre, average height about 90 feet with a 17-inch dbh (diameter at breast height).
Economics of forest restoration: the case for careful logging is made by a father and son team that aims to leave things better than it found them
But if balance is a problem, stand with your right knee just touching the walL Or lightly touch the wall as needed.
The Tree Pose
The Bowmaster is a 16-foot steel ladder stand with an 18x32-inch platform, padded backrest-style seat, and padded front rail that pivots out of the way.
Take a stand: tough times make for the best--and safest--stands ever
A concert conductor's stand with the same wood tray construction adds to the total wood look.
New music stands. (Music Marketplace)