Definition of standing
- p. pr. & vb. n. - of Stand
- a. - Remaining erect; not cut down; as, standing corn.
- a. - Not flowing; stagnant; as, standing water.
- a. - Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting;
as, a standing color.
- a. - Established by law, custom, or the like; settled;
continually existing; permanent; not temporary; as, a standing army;
legislative bodies have standing rules of proceeding and standing
committees.
- a. - Not movable; fixed; as, a standing bed (distinguished
from a trundle-bed).
- n. - The act of stopping, or coming to a stand; the state of
being erect upon the feet; stand.
- n. - Maintenance of position; duration; duration or existence
in the same place or condition; continuance; as, a custom of long
standing; an officer of long standing.
- n. - Place to stand in; station; stand.
- n. - Condition in society; relative position; reputation;
rank; as, a man of good standing, or of high standing.