standing

🇺🇸 /ˈstændɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈstændɪŋ/
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adjective
C1

performed while on one's feet

She gave a speech while standing.

C1

lasting or meant to last for a long time

Their offer to visit is always standing.

noun
R

the status or rank of a person or thing

Her standing in the company is very high because of her hard work.

R

the length of time something has existed

The tree in our yard is of five years' standing.

R

a list showing the positions of competitors in a sports event

Our team is rising in the standings, now standing second.

translation

adj. performed while on one's feet; lasting or meant to last for a long time
n. the status or rank of a person or thing; the length of time something has existed; a list showing the positions of competitors in a sports event

Word Forms

Plural standings