To stand upon Meaning, Definition & Usage

Definitions

1. . (a) To concern; to interest . (b) To value; to esteem . "We highly esteem and stand much upon our birth." Ray. (c) To insist on; to attach much importance to; as, to stand upon security; to stand upon ceremony. (d) To attack; to assault . A Hebraism

   "So I stood upon him, and slew him." 2 Sam. i. 10.