take a stand

:  to get into one's hands or into one's possession, power, or control: such as

:  to seize or capture physically

:  to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturing

:  a distinct or personal point of view, outlook, or assessment

:  a distinct treatment or variation

:  an act or the action of taking: such as

:  to support oneself on the feet in an erect position

:  to be a specified height when fully erect

:  to rise to an erect position

:  a halt for defense or resistance

:  an often defensive effort of some duration or degree of success

:  a stop made to give a performance