Phrase guide

stand trial

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌstænd ˈtɹaɪəl/
  • General-American: /ˌstænd ˈtɹaɪ(ə)l/
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1

verb

Meaning 1

To be put on trial in a court of law; go on trial.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: law

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To sustain the trial or examination of a cause; not to give up without trial.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From stand (“to undergo, withstand”) + trial.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: stanąć przed sądem — to be put on trial in a court of law
  • Polish: stawać przed sądem — to be put on trial in a court of law