Standing meaning

What does “standing” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“standing” is a noun and adjective with 9 meanings. Its most common meaning is: social or financial or professional status or reputation.

standing

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

having a supporting base
“a standing lamp”
not created for a particular occasion
“a standing committee”
(of fluids) not moving or flowing
“mosquitoes breed in standing water”
Oppositesrunning
executed in or initiated from a standing position
“race from a standing start”
“a standing jump”
Oppositesrunning
(of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs
“standing room only”
Oppositesseated
permanent
“a standing army”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University