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.