Stand as a candidate

[Al]

Test No. incompl/inter-1 "Applying for that Job", question 2

Do you want to ......... as a candidate in the local elections?

(a) stand
(b) sit
(c) go
(d) try

Test No. incompl/inter-1 "Applying for that Job", answer 2

Do you want to stand as a candidate in the local elections?

Correct answer: (a) stand

Your answer was: incorrect
Do you want to go as a candidate in the local elections?
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why is that?

[Torsten]

Hi Al,

This is because if you run for a post as a politician you stand as a candidate - that's the proper expression in the given context.
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[sevide]

hi torsten
i just can't get the exact meaning of run for a post
can you clarify it for me.
thanks

[Torsten]

If you run for a post you want to get a certain job (usually in politics).
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[Sevide]

i got it Torsten
thanks

[Torsten]

You're welcome, Sevide.
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