standing
word · lemma: stand
/ˈstændɪŋ/
STAN-ding
/stˈændɪŋ/
STAN-ding
Definition
The act or state of being upright on your feet; also refers to someone's reputation, rank, or position in a group or community.
Usage & Nuances
Can be a noun or adjective. As a noun: 'social standing', 'good standing' (reputation/position). As an adjective: 'standing ovation' (applause while standing), 'standing order'. Not the same as 'stand' (verb/action). Often used for rank/status and for positions maintained over time.
Spanish: de pie - posición (estatus)Portuguese (BR): em pé - posição (status)Portuguese (PT): de pé - posição (estatuto)Chinese (Simplified): 站立 - 地位Chinese (Traditional): 站立 - 地位Hindi: खड़ा - प्रतिष्ठाArabic: واقف - مكانةBengali: দাঁড়িয়ে থাকা - মান - অবস্থানRussian: стояние - репутация - положениеJapanese: 立っていること - 地位 - 評判Vietnamese: đứng - vị thế - uy tínKorean: 서 있기 - 지위 - 평판Turkish: ayakta durma - itibar - konumUrdu: کھڑے ہونا - حیثیت - مقامIndonesian: berdiri - reputasi - kedudukan
Example Sentences
Please remain standing during the ceremony.
basic
His standing in the company is very high.
basic
After that speech, she got a standing ovation.
natural
The students were standing in a line.
basic
He paid his debt to stay in good standing with the bank.
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There’s a standing invitation for you to visit any time.
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