English · Phrasal verb Attested

stand on

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To continue following the same course.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tiếp tục theo đuổi con đường hiện tại

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To observe a ceremony or tradition; to insist on proper behavior or recognition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tuân thủ nghi lễ hoặc truyền thống

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “stand on” mean?

To continue following the same course.

Is “stand on” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.