stand to



stand to

v.
To take up positions for military action: Upon hearing gunfire, the soldiers stood to.
See also: stand

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SilleSEE-leDanish
MajorMAY-jərEnglish
Rajni-Indian, Hindi
Dushyant-Indian, Hindi
Nyah-Eastern African, Swahili
Ligeia-Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek