Grandstands - English meaning

noun

The action of behaving in a showy or ostentatious manner in an attempt to attract favourable attention from spectators or the media.

Usage examples:

They accused him of political grandstanding

verb

Behave in a showy or ostentatious manner in an attempt to attract favourable attention from spectators or the media.

Usage examples:

He grandstanded about how we were jeopardizing national security

noun

A person who occupies a seat in a grandstand.

noun

A player who appears to seek the approval of the spectators rather than concentrating on the playing of the game; (in extended use) a person whose words or actions are motivated primarily by the desire to attract attention or gain approval.

noun

Someone who acts or speaks in a way that is intended to attract attention and impress people watching

Usage examples:

He was seen as a self-promoter and grandstander.

verb

Behave in a showy or ostentatious manner in an attempt to attract favourable attention from spectators or the media.

Usage examples:

He grandstanded about how we were jeopardizing national security

noun

The main stand, usually roofed, commanding the best view for spectators at racecourses or sports grounds.

Usage examples:

The flags are flying proudly at york racecourse after a new grandstand was officially handed over t…

noun

The main stand, usually roofed, commanding the best view for spectators at racecourses or sports grounds.

Usage examples:

The flags are flying proudly at york racecourse after a new grandstand was officially handed over t…

verb

Behave in a showy or ostentatious manner in an attempt to attract favourable attention from spectators or the media.

Usage examples:

He grandstanded about how we were jeopardizing national security

noun

A large area containing many seats arranged in rising rows, sometimes covered by a roof, from which people can watch sports or other events