long-standingˌlong-ˈstanding, long‧stand‧ing /ˌlɒŋˈstændɪŋ◂ $ ˌlɒːŋ-/ adjective 
a long-standing member of the committeelong-standing debate/dispute etc a long-standing feud between the two families the long-standing problem of keeping costs down I have a long-standing arrangement with the bank.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- GM maintains a long-standing policy of not commenting on market speculation and rumour.
- Motorola has a long-standing agreement to provide at least one week's training to all new employees.
- The area is populated by Kurdish rebels who have long-standing grievances against Hussein.
- A long-standing illness, disability or infirmity was reported by almost a quarter.
- Butcher was outstanding in Sunderland's defence, despite being troubled by a long-standing knee injury.
- Either Mr Putt settle his long-standing and substantial account, or the tailor would take him to the debtor's court.
- The problem is long-standing in some industries but is making fresh inroads with the spread of new technology and keyboards.
- The researchers concluded from these two studies that parenting problems were brought about through long-standing problems in social relationships.
- There was a long-standing tradition of professionalism, which centred around jockeys and pugilists for the most part.
- This double-speed elimination of caffeine may explain the long-standing observation that smokers drink more coffee than nonsmokers.
- Whatever the outcome the long-standing, unwritten code of behaviour that governs relations between ministers and civil servants would be gravely battered.
Longman Language Activatorcontinuing for a long time
continuing for a long time: · The play was good, but it was a little too long.· He died after a long illness.· It's a long flight - 15 hours.
a lengthy process or delay takes a long time so that you have to wait before you can do something: · She died of natural causes after a lengthy illness.· The runways have reopened, but travelers have been warned to expect lengthy delays.lengthy process/procedure etc: · He was indicted on drug charges after a lengthy investigation by the US Drug Enforcement Administration. · The procedures for bringing a body back for burial are lengthy and complex.· Creating a new network system is a lengthy process.
a long-running event or performance is one that continues for a very long time: · The action is the latest in a long-running battle between the US and Canada relating to Cuban relations. · The proposal would end a long-running dispute between the Internal Revenue and the petroleum producers.· The long-running musical "Jesus Christ Superstar' is to close after more than 3,000 performances.
a long-standing situation, agreement, or arrangement has continued for a long time and is likely to continue for a long time in the future: · Motorola has a long-standing agreement to provide at least one week's training to all new employees.· The area is populated by Kurdish rebels who have long-standing grievances against Hussein.· GM maintains a long-standing policy of not commenting on market speculation and rumour.
strong enough or great enough to continue for a long time: · The speech could do lasting damage to US--German relations.· Japan's creation of a Western-style economy has been the country's lasting achievement.lasting effect/impact etc: · His next book is about the lasting effects of the Vietnam war.lasting peace/friendship/agreement etc: · Until we all give up violence, there cannot possibly be lasting peace in the world.leave/make a lasting impression: · The incident left a lasting impression on the young girl.
continuing for all of someone's life - use this about relationships, interests and feelings etc: · She first visited Ireland when she was ten, and developed a lifelong interest in the country.· Depression has been a lifelong struggle for me.lifelong ambition/dream etc: · According to his biographers, he had a lifelong ambition to make money.· For many people, owning their own business is a lifelong goal.lifelong member/resident/friend etc: · Virginia Maples, a lifelong resident, praised the town for its neighborliness. · Alvin met the poet Hughes, who became a lifelong friend and confidante.
continuing for a long time, or longer than you expected: · How are you going to explain your prolonged absence?· a prolonged and bloody battle for independence· Studies show that prolonged exposure to maternal depression can result in childhood mood disorders.
lingering doubts, hopes, or other feelings continue for a long time, especially long after a particular event: · She had a lingering sense of guilt for some time after breaking off her relationship with Henry.· For years, Mexico's primary feeling toward the US was one of lingering resentment.· What will be the lingering images of the Sydney Olympic Games?· If he had any lingering doubts about the marriage, he did not show it.
an enduring feeling, memory, influence, quality or relationship continues for a long time: · His childhood experiences had an enduring influence on his work.· My most enduring memory of my father is watching him clean his rifle.· The friendships formed in her schooldays proved to be the most enduring.· Cartoons have a universal and enduring appeal.
formal an abiding feeling, belief, or interest continues for a long time and is not likely to change: · She had a basic and abiding belief in democratic systems.· As a boy he had had an abiding curiosity about how things worked.· The internal security of his country was the President's other abiding concern.· His father had an abiding interest in nature.
a chronic illness or bad situation continues for a very long time or is permanent: · China has a chronic shortage of capital, so it must encourage saving.· the chronic decay of the inner city areas· We need to take steps to counter the chronic decline in our export market.· He suffers from chronic asthma.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY a long-standing member of the committee a long-standing feud between the two families the long-standing problem of keeping costs downCOLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
having continued or existed for a long time: a long-standing member of the committee a long-standing feud between the two families the long-standing problem of keeping costs down· There has been a long-standing debate among philosophers and theologians.
· But there had been a long-standing dispute between managers, parents and the county over school premises.
· The Beveridge report was to breathe the same spirit of optimism and confidence that long-standing problems could be tackled.· The long-standing problems, he explained, involving the different gaits of the horse were finally to be solved.· The researchers concluded from these two studies that parenting problems were brought about through long-standing problems in social relationships.· Both had been out for months after under-going operations designed to cure long-standing problems.· Koops then became interested in the long-standing problem of making paper from materials other than linen and cotton.
· As financial firms merged, long-standing relationships with lawyers inevitably were threatened.· Many schools have such long-standing relationships to universities and staff development organizations.· It is behind Sainsbury's long-standing relationships with those who produce specifically for its chain of food stores.
· Today's Soviet leaders are the products of a long-standing tradition of thinking about war and the use of force.· The two of them reversed Indianapolis' long-standing tradition of not taking federal funds, including money for school breakfasts.· There was a long-standing tradition of professionalism, which centred around jockeys and pugilists for the most part.
a long-standing member of the committeelong-standing debate/dispute etc a long-standing feud between the two families the long-standing problem of keeping costs down I have a long-standing arrangement with the bank.