This is the 526th most frequent Ukrainian word.
стоїть
"Стоїть" means "stands" in English.
Here, 'стоїть' indicates the position of the house, implying it is situated in a stable manner on the hill.
Будинок стоїть на пагорбі.
The house stands on the hill.
In this context, 'стоїть' metaphorically depicts an intangible state, representing that silence is present in the room.
В кімнаті стоїть тиша.
Silence reigns in the room.
In this sentence, 'стоїть' describes the physical action of standing in a place.