This is the 67th most frequent Dutch word.
staan
To stand.
In this sentence, 'staat op' functions within a reflexive verb 'opstaan,' meaning 'to get up,' in the context of starting the day.
Hij staat vroeg op om naar zijn werk te gaan.
He gets up early to go to work.
Here, 'staan' is used metaphorically to express agreement or support ('staan achter' meaning 'to stand behind in support').
Ze staan achter het idee om een nieuwe tuin te creëren.
They support the idea of creating a new garden.
The verb 'staan' is used here to describe the position of objects (books) that are upright on a surface.