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stand

English translation: a (usually pre-defined) space in an exhibition

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English term or phrase:stand
Selected answer:a (usually pre-defined) space in an exhibition
Entered by: Mohamed A. Moustafa

04:34 Nov 17, 2009
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Transport / Transportation / Shipping
English term or phrase: stand
At the show, the airline showcased its world-renowned hospitality at a luxurious two-tier chalet together with a stand in the show’s exhibition hall.
Mohamed A. Moustafa
United States
a (usually pre-defined) space in an exhibition
Explanation:
...used to display / promote a company's goods / services etc.
Selected response from:

Tony M
France
Local time: 06:39
Grading comment
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
5 +5a (usually pre-defined) space in an exhibition
Tony M
3 +1booth, display, information desk
JaneTranslates


  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
booth, display, information desk


Explanation:
They set up a kiosk to advertise their airline, even though the two-tier chalet was the most important part of their campaign. A "stand" can be a booth or kiosk; for example, a "refreshment stand" where food and drink can be purchased.

JaneTranslates
Puerto Rico
Local time: 00:39
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
Notes to answerer
Asker: Many thanks, dear Jane.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Liam Hamilton
46 mins
  -> Thank you, Liam.
neutral  Tony M: Yes, but that's not exactly what 'stand' means in an exhibition context.
2 hrs
  -> OK, I see. Thanks for commenting.
neutral  kmtext: Up to a point. A stand can be just one booth or kiosk, but it can also include a number of differen kiosks and displays etc depending on the amount of space the company has rented for their stand.
3 hrs
  -> And thanks for explaining! Yes, your explanation makes it clear.
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +5
a (usually pre-defined) space in an exhibition


Explanation:
...used to display / promote a company's goods / services etc.

Tony M
France
Local time: 06:39
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you so much.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  kmtext
53 mins
  -> Thanks, KMT!
agree  Jack Doughty
58 mins
  -> Thanks, Jack!
agree  Rolf Keiser
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Goldcoaster!
agree  Vicky Nash
2 hrs
  -> Thanks, Vicky!
agree  JaneTranslates: Your answer is fuller and more accurate than mine.
13 hrs
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