Answer: standto

AnswerCrossword Clue
STANDTOAssume battle stations
STANDTOGet ready, in military lingo
STANDTO... lose (be liable)
STANDTO... reason (be logical)
STANDTO... reason (make sense)
STANDTOHang in there
STANDTOPersist in
STANDTOKeep at steadily
STANDTOTake position for action