Standing Order

Pronunciation: /ˈstændɪŋ ˈɔrdər/

Definitions of standing order

noun an instruction or directive that is consistently followed

Example Sentences

A1 I set up a standing order to automatically pay my rent every month.

A2 She forgot to cancel her standing order for the gym membership.

B1 Many people use standing orders to ensure their bills are paid on time.

B2 Setting up a standing order for your savings account can help you reach your financial goals.

C1 The company has a standing order with the supplier for monthly deliveries.

C2 He has a standing order set up with his bank to transfer a portion of his income into his investment account.

Examples of standing order in a Sentence

formal I have set up a standing order to automatically transfer funds to my savings account each month.

informal I've arranged a standing order to send money to my mom every payday.

slang I've got a standing order to move money into my rainy day fund.

figurative His dedication to volunteer work is like a standing order of kindness that never stops giving.

Grammatical Forms of standing order

• plural: standing orders
• present tense: stand order
• future tense: will stand order
• perfect tense: have stood order
• continuous tense: standing ordering
• singular: standing order
• positive degree: more standing order
• infinitive: to stand order
• gerund: standing ordering
• participle: stood order

Origin and Evolution of standing order

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'standing order' originated in medieval England, specifically in the context of financial transactions.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a permanent order for payment, the term 'standing order' has evolved to encompass various types of recurring instructions or commands in different contexts, such as in banking and parliamentary procedures.