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- Dictionarystanding/ˈstandɪŋ/
noun
- 1. position, status, or reputation: "their standing in the community" Similar
- 2. the length of time that something has lasted or that someone has fulfilled a role; duration: "an inter-departmental squabble of long standing" Similar
adjective
- 1. (of a jump or a start in a running race) performed from rest or an upright position, without a run-up or the use of starting blocks: "I took a standing jump"
- 2. remaining in force or use; permanent: "he has a standing invitation to visit them" Similar Opposite
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1. a. : not yet cut or harvested. standing timber. standing grain. b. : upright on the feet or base : erect. the standing audience. 2. : not flowing : stagnant. standing water. 3. a. : remaining at the same level, degree, or amount for an indeterminate period. a standing offer. b. : continuing in existence or use indefinitely. a standing joke. 4.
Standing definition: rank or status, especially with respect to social, economic, or personal position, reputation, etc.. See examples of STANDING used in a sentence.
STANDING definition: 1. reputation, rank, or position in an area of activity, system, or organization: 2. the time for…. Learn more.
The meaning of STAND is to support oneself on the feet in an erect position. How to use stand in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Stand.
7 meanings: 1. social or financial position, status, or reputation 2. length of existence, experience, etc 3. used to stand in.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of standing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
When you use standing as an adjective, it means "upright" (like your mom's new standing desk) or "permanent" )like your grandparents' standing invitation to visit them any time).
If you stand aside or stand back, you move a short distance sideways or backwards, so that you are standing in a different place.
STANDING definition: 1. Your standing is the opinion that other people have of you: 2. permanent and not only created…. Learn more.
adj. 1. a. Remaining upright; erect. b. Not cut down: standing timber. 2. Performed or done from a standing position: a standing jump; a standing ovation. 3. Permanent and unchanging; fixed. 4. Remaining in force or use indefinitely: a standing invitation. 5. Not movable; stationary. 6. Not flowing or circulating; stagnant.
