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The expression:
1) It's Regionals and we want those stands packed!
2) I want the stands packed with every man that remotely resembles my father
links to the expressions: #1 | #2
Question:
What does the expression 'stands packed' mean?
There is no word about it
These are stands, specifically stadium stands:
From Google images.
It just means that whoever is talking wants a lot of people in the stands of the sports stadium watching whatever event is happening.
This is the definition you want:
noun, 9. Rows of wooden or metal benches placed one above another for people watching a sports event or a performance.
This definition is also hidden in the link you provided:
noun 4. A large raised tiered structure for spectators, typically at a sporting venue.
