Standing - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈstændɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word standing
Brit.  |ˈstændɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word standing
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be' to stand

noun

- social or financial or professional status or reputation
of equal standing
a member in good standing
- an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event
- the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position

adjective

- having a supporting base
a standing lamp
- not created for a particular occasion
a standing committee
- permanent
a standing army

Extra examples

Start the exercise in a standing position.

The standing offer for the computer system is $1,499.

A financial scandal would shake the Institute's standing in the international academic community.

You have to pay standing charges whether or not you use the service.

A standing committee was established to coordinate the army and navy.

The runners set off from a standing start.

Barb's work helped to improve her standing with her colleagues.

The scandal damaged the Governor's standing in the polls.

He was standing not six feet away from me.

It feels like we've been standing in line for a year.

She was standing near the window.

He was standing next to me.

He was standing in a puddle of water.

Two bowling pins were left standing.

I saw a person standing on the dock.

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