stand outverb

• 1

  To jut out, protrude (from a surface etc.).

• 2

  To persist in opposition or resistance (against something); to refuse to comply (with someone).

• 3

  nauticaltransportTo sail in a direction away from shore.

  • One morning in the early grey of the dawn we stood out to sea to troll for mackerel.
  • The next day the breeze freshened and the Ibis duly stood out to sea.
• 4

  obsoleteTo maintain, to persist in claiming (that).

  • She stood out that she was not Edward's mistress until Leonora said that she had seen Edwrad coming out of her room at an advanced hour of the night.
• 5

  To be prominent or conspicuous; to have special significance.

  • She stood out from the other candidates and was offered the job.
  • The Scottish midfielder had an impressive game for Villa and his passing and vision stood out throughout.
• 6

  To be clearly distinguishable; to be obvious, to be easily noticeable, in contrast to the surroundings.

  • Tourist guides often carry umbrellas so that they stand out in a crowd.
  • The path led straight across the clearing into another forest, lying upon the verge of which I saw a bit of white. It appeared to stand out in marked contrast and incongruity to all its surroundings, and when I stopped to examine it, I found that it was a small strip of muslin—part of the hem of a garment.