Pronunciation: /ˈstændɪŋ/
noun the position or status of one who stands
A1 She was standing in line at the grocery store.
A2 The standing ovation lasted for several minutes.
B1 His standing in the community was greatly affected by the scandal.
B2 The company's standing in the industry has been steadily improving.
C1 The professor's standing in the academic world is highly respected.
C2 The politician's standing among his constituents is unwavering.
verb the act of being in an upright position on the feet
A1 I am standing in line at the grocery store.
A2 She was standing by the bus stop when I saw her.
B1 The teacher is standing at the front of the classroom.
B2 The politician was standing on the podium giving a speech.
C1 The conductor was standing on the stage, directing the orchestra.
C2 The CEO was standing in front of the shareholders, presenting the annual report.
adjective erect and upright
A1 She was standing in line at the grocery store.
A2 The standing ovation lasted for several minutes.
B1 The standing committee will meet next week to discuss the budget.
B2 The company's standing in the industry has greatly improved over the years.
C1 His standing as a respected scientist is well-established in the academic community.
C2 The standing agreement between the two countries has helped maintain peace in the region.
formal The politician was seen standing at the podium delivering his speech.
informal I saw Sarah standing in line at the grocery store earlier.
slang Why are you always standing around doing nothing?
figurative His reputation was so tarnished that he was left standing alone in the end.
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