Meaning

2 senses

  1. Testifying at a trial; speaking as a witness during a court case.

  2. Synonym of on the spot (“having to answer or decide without warning or preparation”).

Examples

41 sentences

  1. Tom is on the witness stand.

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  2. How long were you on the witness stand?

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  3. Tom reached for his glasses on the night stand.

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  4. Tom's lawyer said that he couldn't put Tom on the stand.

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  5. Tom lied on the witness stand.

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Synonyms

1 synonyms
on the spot

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
onA1onboard

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