bestand

Verb

Meaning

(transitive) To stand by or near; stand around.

(transitive) To beset; stand around in hostility; harass.

(transitive) To surround; encompass.

(transitive) To serve; be of service to; be ready to serve or aid.

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Examples

The essence of modern technology is the conversion of the whole universe of beings into an undifferentiated "standing reserve" (Bestand) of energy available for any use to which humans choose to put it. Source: Internet

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