Definition of Standing

Noun: standing stan-ding

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
(law) the ability of a party to bring a lawsuit or participate in a particular case
- locus standi

Adjective: standing stan-ding

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"
Executed in or initiated from a standing position
"race from a standing start"; "a standing jump"; "a standing ovation"
(of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs
"standing room only"
Permanent
"a standing army"

Verb: stand (stood) stand

Be standing; be upright
"We had to stand for the entire performance!";
- stand up
Be in some specified state or condition
"I stand corrected"
Occupy a place or location, also metaphorically
"We stand on common ground"
Hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright
"I am standing my ground and won't give in!";
- remain firm
Put up with something or somebody unpleasant
- digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up
Have or maintain a position or stand on an issue
"Where do you stand on the War?"
Remain inactive or immobile
"standing water"
Be in effect; be or remain in force
"The law stands!"
Be tall; have a height of; copula
"She stands 6 feet tall"
Put into an upright position
"Can you stand the bookshelf up?";
- stand up, place upright
Withstand the force of something
"stand the test of time";
- resist, fend
(animal husbandry) be available for stud services