Stand

Standing means you're satisfied with your hand and don't want any more cards. The dealer then plays their hand according to house rules (typically hitting on 16 or below and standing on 17 or above).

Knowing when to stand is just as important as knowing when to hit. The most critical standing decisions include: standing on hard 17+ (always), standing on 12-16 when the dealer shows 2-6 (with some exceptions for 12 vs. 2 or 3), and standing on soft 19 or higher.

In casinos, you signal a stand by waving your hand over your cards (palm down). In face-up games, this is the standard gesture.