standing for
phrasal verbUK /ˈstændɪŋ fɔː/
US /ˈstændɪŋ fɔːr/
Standing for something means it means something or shows something.
The red heart on the card is standing for love.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Supporting or being in favor of an idea or cause.
She is standing for kindness at school.
3. Running as a candidate in an election.
He is standing for class president.
4. Putting up with or accepting something.
I won't stand for that kind of behavior.
5. Taking the place of something or someone.
The letter X is standing for an unknown number.