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

: an act or the action of taking: such as

: the uninterrupted photographing or televising of a scene

: 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