stand over
Meaning(s)
1. support or approve something, watch someone closely while they are doing something
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
stand over your work/a new employee
Analysis
usually to make sure they are doing it correctly, can be figurative or literal
Social Examples (Basic)
- You can't back out of your commitment now. You should stand over your word!
Professional Examples (Basic)
- I hate my manager standing over me while I'm working! It always makes me feel nervous.
- If you can't stand over your own work, then how can you expect to convince anyone else of its merits?
- Mike agreed to stand over the new employee on her first day to help show her the ropes.