standing

C2
Pronunciation
/ˈstændɪŋ/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Position or reputation in society or a profession.

Example Sentences
  • He does not have much of a standing as a chemist.
2 Definition

Duration.

Example Sentences
  • a member of long standing
3 Definition

The act of a person who stands, or a place where someone stands.

Example Sentences
  • I think in deep mire, where there is no standing. — Psalms lxix. 2.
4 Definition

The position of a team in a league or of a player in a list.

Example Sentences
  • After their last win, their standing went up three places.
5 Definition

Room in which to park a vehicle or vehicles

6 Definition

The right of a party to bring a legal action, based on the relationship between that party and the matter to which the action relates.

Example Sentences
  • He may be insulting, a miserable rotter and a fool, but unless he slanders or libels you, or damages your property, you do not have standing to sue him.
Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

(heading) To position or be positioned physically.

2 Definition

(heading) To position or be positioned mentally.

3 Definition

(heading) To position or be positioned socially.

4 Definition

Of a ship or its captain, to steer, sail (in a specified direction, for a specified destination etc.).

5 Definition

To remain without ruin or injury.

6 Definition

To stop asking for more cards; to keep one's hand as it has been dealt so far.

Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Erect, not cut down.

2 Definition

Performed from an erect position.

Example Sentences
  • standing ovation
3 Definition

Remaining in force or status.

Example Sentences
  • standing committee
4 Definition

Stagnant; not moving or flowing.

Example Sentences
  • standing water
5 Definition

Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting.

Example Sentences
  • a standing colour
6 Definition

Not movable; fixed.

Example Sentences
  • a standing bed, distinguished from a trundle-bed