- standing
- stand•ing[[t]ˈstæn dɪŋ[/t]] n.1) rank or status, esp. with respect to social, economic, or personal position, reputation, etc2) good position, reputation, or credit3) length of continuance, residence, experience, etc4) spo standings, a list of teams or contestants arranged according to their past records5) a place where a person or thing stands6) lawg the right to initiate or participate in a legal action7) having an erect or upright position:a standing lamp[/ex]8) done in or from an erect position:a standing jump; a standing ovation[/ex]9) still; not flowing or stagnant10) lasting or permanent11) continuing in force, use, etc.:a standing rule[/ex]12) out of use; idle13) naut. navig. Naut. noting any of various objects or assemblages of objects fixed in place or position, unless moved for adjustment or repairs:standing bowsprit[/ex]•Etymology: 1300–50
From formal English to slang. 2014.