standing
/ˈstændɪŋ/
noun
- Status, reputation, or position relative to others.
- His academic standing was excellent, placing him in the top ten percent of his class.
- The company has a high standing among its competitors.
- Her standing in the community improved after she started the charity.
- The length of time that something has existed or been in use.
- The building has a standing of fifty years without major repairs.
- The law has a standing that dates back to the 18th century.
- The tradition has a standing of over two hundred years.
Synonyms
adjective
- Remaining in force or effect; not yet settled or resolved.
- We have a standing order for coffee delivered every Monday.
- There is a standing invitation for you to visit us anytime.
- The committee has a standing rule that meetings start on time.
- Upright; not sitting or lying down.
- The standing ovation lasted for five minutes.
- The audience remained standing during the national anthem.
- He prefers a standing desk to improve his posture.
verb
- Present participle of stand; being in an upright position on one's feet.
- The children were standing in line for lunch.
- He was standing on the corner waiting for the bus.
- She is standing by the window, watching the rain.