Might mean (unverified): Guard or block an entrance.
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▸ verb:  (idiomatic, dated) To occupy places of advantage, power, or defence.

Similar:
stand in the gap, stand one's ground, stand guard, hold the fort, stand, speak for, take post, assist, stand in, stay, more...

Opposite:
exit, leave, depart, go out

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Similar:
stand in the gap, stand one's ground, stand guard, hold the fort, stand, speak for, take post, assist, stand in, stay, more...

Opposite:
exit, leave, depart, go out



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