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