standing

1 of 2

adjective

stand·ing ˈstan-diŋ How to pronounce standing (audio)

: not yet cut or harvested

standing timber

standing grain

: upright on the feet or base : erect

the standing audience

: not flowing : stagnant

standing water

: remaining at the same level, degree, or amount for an indeterminate period

a standing offer

: continuing in existence or use indefinitely

a standing joke

: established by law or custom

: not movable

: done from a standing position

a standing jump

a standing ovation

standing

2 of 2

noun

: a place to stand in : location

: a position from which one may assert or enforce legal rights and duties

: length of service or experience especially as determining rank, pay, or privilege

: position or condition in society or in a profession

especially : good reputation

a member in good standing

: position relative to a standard of achievement or to achievements of competitors

also standings plural : a listing of the standings of individuals or teams (as in a league)

: maintenance of position or condition : duration

a custom of long standing

Example Sentences

Adjective Start the exercise in a standing position. The standing offer for the computer system is $1,499. Noun a lawyer of high standing They've won five games in a row and are starting to move up in the standings. They're in first place in the current standings. a marriage of many years' standing See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Juan Ciscomani’s nomination speech and earning a standing ovation from all members on the House floor. —

Sarah Elbeshbishi, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2023 Speaking of genuine displays of emotion, after White Lotus winner Jennifer Coolidge ended her epic acceptance speech, the show cut to commercial as the ballroom audience erupted with a standing ovation for the veteran actress. —

Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2023 And this year, there was no bigger response than to Coolidge’s acceptance speech — which earned her a standing ovation from those in attendance. —

Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 11 Jan. 2023 Top Indianapolis police officials said the cousins’ actions emulated community policing, and led the meeting attendees in a standing ovation for them. —

Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Jan. 2023 Her speech also received huge applause and a standing ovation from the audience in attendance at the event held at the Beverly Hills Hotel. —

Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2023 The Bills held a standing ovation for Hamlin before the game, and his jersey number, No. 3, was outlined in blue on the 30-yard line. —

Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2023 On Friday afternoon, after another standing ovation from lawmakers thanking her for her service, Johnson presided over a motion to adjourn until 10 p.m. —

Anne Branigin, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2023 Retired Gary educator Judy Dunlap made history Wednesday becoming the Merrillville School Board’s first African-American president as the joyful, packed audience responded with a standing ovation. —

Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2023

Noun

We, the undersigned, call on authorities to release Mr. Shah immediately and to respect his standing as an independent journalist. —

The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Feb. 2023 Still, the arguments from Trump's allies about Haley belie that his standing has slipped since his time in the White House. —

Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 15 Feb. 2023 This helps to elevate their standing in the market. —

Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2023 Perceptions that his government mismanaged the crisis could hurt his standing. —

Mehmet Guzel, Ghaith Alsayed And Suzan Fraser, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Feb. 2023 Perceptions that his government mismanaged the crisis could hurt his standing. —

Mehmet Guzel, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Feb. 2023 Biden’s speech almost defiantly ignored the bitter divisions between Republicans and Democrats and his own low standing with the public. —

Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2023 In 1976, facing a stiff election fight, President Ford chose to replace Vice President Nelson Rockefeller as a way to bolster his standing with restive conservatives. —

ColumnistFollow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2023 Many prominent Democrats had been adamant that Mr. Biden’s preferences should prevail, reflecting his standing as the head of the party. —

Katie Glueck, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

standing

1 of 2 adjective

stand·ing ˈstan-diŋ How to pronounce standing (audio)

: not yet cut or harvested

standing timber

: upright on the feet or base : erect

a standing pose

: not flowing : stagnant

standing water

: remaining at the same level, degree, or amount until canceled

a standing offer

: continuing in existence or use for an unlimited length of time : permanent

a standing army

standing committees

: done from a standing position

standing jump

a standing ovation

standing

2 of 2 noun

: the action or position of one that stands

: length of existence or service : duration

a quarrel of long standing

: position or rank as compared with others

had the highest standing in the class

: good reputation

people of standing in the community

Legal Definition

standing

1 of 2 adjective

stand·ing

: continuing in existence, use, or effect indefinitely

a standing order

standing

2 of 2 noun

: the status of being qualified to assert or enforce legal rights or duties in a judicial forum because one has a sufficient and protectable interest in the outcome of a justiciable controversy and usually has suffered or is threatened with actual injury

only one who already has standing can argue the public interest in support of his claim—

Hawaii's Thousand Friends v. Anderson, 768 P.2d 1293 (1989)

: a principle requiring that a party have standing in order to justify the exercise of the court's remedial powers

单词	standing
释义	standing 1 of 2 adjective stand·ing ˈstan-diŋ 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 : established by law or custom 5 : not movable 6 : done from a standing position a standing jump a standing ovation standing 2 of 2 noun 1 a : a place to stand in : location b : a position from which one may assert or enforce legal rights and duties 2 a : length of service or experience especially as determining rank, pay, or privilege b : position or condition in society or in a profession especially : good reputation a member in good standing c : position relative to a standard of achievement or to achievements of competitors also standings plural : a listing of the standings of individuals or teams (as in a league) 3 : maintenance of position or condition : duration a custom of long standing Synonyms Adjective immobile nonmoving static stationary Noun class dignity fashion quality rank state See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective Start the exercise in a standing position. The standing offer for the computer system is $1,499. Noun a lawyer of high standing They've won five games in a row and are starting to move up in the standings. They're in first place in the current standings. a marriage of many years' standing See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Juan Ciscomani’s nomination speech and earning a standing ovation from all members on the House floor. —Sarah Elbeshbishi, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2023 Speaking of genuine displays of emotion, after White Lotus winner Jennifer Coolidge ended her epic acceptance speech, the show cut to commercial as the ballroom audience erupted with a standing ovation for the veteran actress. —Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2023 And this year, there was no bigger response than to Coolidge’s acceptance speech — which earned her a standing ovation from those in attendance. —Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 11 Jan. 2023 Top Indianapolis police officials said the cousins’ actions emulated community policing, and led the meeting attendees in a standing ovation for them. —Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Jan. 2023 Her speech also received huge applause and a standing ovation from the audience in attendance at the event held at the Beverly Hills Hotel. —Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2023 The Bills held a standing ovation for Hamlin before the game, and his jersey number, No. 3, was outlined in blue on the 30-yard line. —Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2023 On Friday afternoon, after another standing ovation from lawmakers thanking her for her service, Johnson presided over a motion to adjourn until 10 p.m. —Anne Branigin, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2023 Retired Gary educator Judy Dunlap made history Wednesday becoming the Merrillville School Board’s first African-American president as the joyful, packed audience responded with a standing ovation. —Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2023 Noun We, the undersigned, call on authorities to release Mr. Shah immediately and to respect his standing as an independent journalist. —The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Feb. 2023 Still, the arguments from Trump's allies about Haley belie that his standing has slipped since his time in the White House. —Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 15 Feb. 2023 This helps to elevate their standing in the market. —Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2023 Perceptions that his government mismanaged the crisis could hurt his standing. —Mehmet Guzel, Ghaith Alsayed And Suzan Fraser, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Feb. 2023 Perceptions that his government mismanaged the crisis could hurt his standing. —Mehmet Guzel, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Feb. 2023 Biden’s speech almost defiantly ignored the bitter divisions between Republicans and Democrats and his own low standing with the public. —Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2023 In 1976, facing a stiff election fight, President Ford chose to replace Vice President Nelson Rockefeller as a way to bolster his standing with restive conservatives. —ColumnistFollow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2023 Many prominent Democrats had been adamant that Mr. Biden’s preferences should prevail, reflecting his standing as the head of the party. —Katie Glueck, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2023 See More Word History First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing standing (as) sure as I'm standing here standing army long-standing standing crop standing committee standing/open invitation standing ovation standing order standing joke standing O standing room standing wave See More (as) sure as I'm standing here standing army long-standing standing crop standing committee standing/open invitation standing ovation standing order standing joke standing O standing room standing wave See More Kids Definition standing 1 of 2 adjective stand·ing ˈstan-diŋ 1 a : not yet cut or harvested standing timber b : upright on the feet or base : erect a standing pose 2 a : not flowing : stagnant standing water b : remaining at the same level, degree, or amount until canceled a standing offer c : continuing in existence or use for an unlimited length of time : permanent a standing army standing committees 3 : done from a standing position standing jump a standing ovation standing 2 of 2 noun 1 : the action or position of one that stands 2 : length of existence or service : duration a quarrel of long standing 3 a : position or rank as compared with others had the highest standing in the class b : good reputation people of standing in the community Legal Definition standing 1 of 2 adjective stand·ing : continuing in existence, use, or effect indefinitely a standing order standing 2 of 2 noun 1 : the status of being qualified to assert or enforce legal rights or duties in a judicial forum because one has a sufficient and protectable interest in the outcome of a justiciable controversy and usually has suffered or is threatened with actual injury only one who already has standing can argue the public interest in support of his claim—Hawaii's Thousand Friends v. Anderson, 768 P.2d 1293 (1989) 2 : a principle requiring that a party have standing in order to justify the exercise of the court's remedial powers standing 1 of 3 noun 1 as in dignity high position within society a man of standing in his community Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance dignity rank state highness quality nobility class superiority caste precedence fashion distinction status dominance primacy station nobleness gentleness gentility preeminence preferment loftiness grandness Antonyms & Near Antonyms degradation subordination debasement inferiority subordinateness lowness commonness baseness lowliness See More 2 as in duration the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress a tradition of long standing Synonyms & Similar Words duration time life life span lifetime continuance date run term span stretch tenure spell tour hitch turn longevity age half-life 3 as in position the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement my standing in the class at the time of graduation Synonyms & Similar Words position level ranking place rank echelon footing status situation walk reach(es) degree station rung stratum condition order capacity function estate rating standing 2 of 3 adjective 1 as in motionless fixed in a place or position bought the house and all standing appliances and fixtures Synonyms & Similar Words motionless static in place stationary immobile still nonmoving stuck frozen immovable wedged stagnant steadfast rooted fast unmovable moveless nonmotile irremovable immotile unbudging Antonyms & Near Antonyms moving mobile movable moveable adjustable flexible nonstationary motile portable modular removable transferable unstable transportable unbalanced unsteady transferrable removeable displaceable See More 2 as in vertical rising straight up all standing timbers are in sound condition Synonyms & Similar Words vertical erect upright perpendicular raised lifted upstanding plumb stand-up elevated upraised freestanding upended semierect stand-alone Antonyms & Near Antonyms flat recumbent hanging prostrate supine sagging diagonal slanted slant slanting slanty See More standing 3 of 3 verb present participle of stand 1 as in sitting to occupy a place or location the monument stands in the middle of the town plaza Synonyms & Similar Words sitting being lying resting waiting residing remaining bearing staying overlooking awaiting commanding dwelling posting hanging around tarrying sticking around stationing 2 as in tolerating to put up with (something painful or difficult) I don't know how you can stand that job Synonyms & Similar Words tolerating taking enduring handling accepting bearing sustaining wearing meeting supporting biding abiding going absorbing swallowing countenancing stomaching brooking standing for sticking out living with hacking pocketing suffering sweating out toughing it out respecting allowing permitting lumping (it) acquiescing capitulating reconciling (to) yielding (to) submitting (to) consenting (to) assenting (to) agreeing (with or to) Antonyms & Near Antonyms fighting refusing declining opposing dismissing rejecting resisting contesting avoiding repudiating combating missing combatting turning down escaping evading dodging spurning bypassing circumventing eluding refraining (from) abstaining (from) forbearing See More 3 as in paying to give what is owed for I'll stand lunch, and you can pay me back later Synonyms & Similar Words paying meeting balancing settling footing clearing liquidating paying off discharging recompensing paying up quitting ponying up springing (for) anteing (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms repudiating 4 as in being to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes if the city's baseball team wins today, they will stand first in the league Synonyms & Similar Words being ranking placing grading rating counting seeding grouping separating classifying sorting installing setting codifying categorizing classing compartmentalizing instating
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standing

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