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 standing standing /ˈstændɪŋ/

adjective

  1. () Having a supporting base  ( standing )
    having a supporting base
     A standing lamp
    a standing lamp
  2. () Not created for a particular occasion  ( standing )
    not created for a particular occasion
     A standing committee
    a standing committee
  3. (of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs  ( standing )
    (of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs
     Standing room only
    standing room only
  4. Executed in or initiated from a standing position  ( standing )
    executed in or initiated from a standing position
     Race from a standing start
    race from a standing start
     A standing jump
    a standing jump
     A standing ovation
    a standing ovation
  5. (of fluids) not moving or flowing  ( standing )
    (of fluids) not moving or flowing
     Mosquitoes breed in standing water
    mosquitoes breed in standing water
  6. Permanent  ( standing )
    permanent
     A standing army
    a standing army

noun

  1. () Social or financial or professional status or reputation  ( standing )
    social or financial or professional status or reputation
     Of equal standing
    of equal standing
     A member in good standing
    a member in good standing
  2. The act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position  ( standing )
    the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position
     Good posture is important when standing for long periods of time.
    Good posture is important when standing for long periods of time.
  3. An ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event  ( standing )
    an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event