2syllables
standing
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Definitions ofstanding
1verb
- (heading) To position or be positioned physically.
- (heading) To position or be positioned mentally.
- (heading) To position or be positioned socially.
- Of a ship or its captain, to steer, sail (in a specified direction, for a specified destination etc.).
- To remain without ruin or injury.
- To stop asking for more cards; to keep one's hand as it has been dealt so far.
1adjective
- Erect, not cut down.
- Performed from an erect position.
Example: "standing ovation"
- Remaining in force or status.
Example: "standing committee"
- Stagnant; not moving or flowing.
Example: "standing water"
- Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting.
Example: "a standing colour"
- Not movable; fixed.
Example: "a standing bed, distinguished from a trundle-bed"
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