Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

take-the-stand

phrase

/teɪk ðə stænd/

Definition

To testify or give evidence in a court of law as a witness.

Examples

During the trial, the defendant decided to take the stand to share his side of the story.
She was nervous but knew she had to take the stand to tell her truth.

Meaning

The phrase ‘take the stand’ refers to the act of a witness formally presenting their testimony in a legal proceeding, usually after being sworn in to provide truthful information.