standing

(noun) social or financial or professional status or reputation. Examples: "Of equal standing." "A member in good standing."

(noun) an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event.

(noun) the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position.

(verb) be standing; be upright. Synonyms: stand, stand up. Example: "We had to stand for the entire performance!."

(verb) be in some specified state or condition. Synonyms: stand. Example: "I stand corrected."

(verb) occupy a place or location, also metaphorically. Synonyms: stand. Example: "We stand on common ground."

(verb) hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright. Synonyms: stand, remain firm. Example: "I am standing my ground and won't give in!."

(verb) put up with something or somebody unpleasant. Synonyms: digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up. Examples: "I cannot bear his constant criticism." "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks." "He learned to tolerate the heat." "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage."

(verb) have or maintain a position or stand on an issue. Synonyms: stand. Example: "Where do you stand on the war?."

(verb) remain inactive or immobile. Synonyms: stand. Example: "Standing water."

(verb) be in effect; be or remain in force. Synonyms: stand. Example: "The law stands!."

(verb) be tall; have a height of; copula. Synonyms: stand. Example: "She stands 6 feet tall."

(verb) put into an upright position. Synonyms: stand, stand up, place upright. Example: "Can you stand the bookshelf up?."

(verb) withstand the force of something. Synonyms: resist, stand, fend. Examples: "The trees resisted her." "Stand the test of time." "The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow."

(verb) be available for stud services. Synonyms: stand. Example: "Male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females."

(adj) having a supporting base. Synonyms: standing(prenominal). Example: "A standing lamp."

(adj) not created for a particular occasion. Synonyms: standing(prenominal). Example: "A standing committee."

(adj) (of fluids) not moving or flowing. Synonyms: standing(prenominal) (vs. running). Example: "Mosquitoes breed in standing water."

(adj) executed in or initiated from a standing position. Synonyms: standing(prenominal) (vs. running). Examples: "Race from a standing start." "A standing jump." "A standing ovation."

(adj) (of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs. Synonyms: standing (vs. seated). Example: "Standing room only."

(adj) permanent. Example: "A standing army."