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Human position in which the body is held upright
Standing, also referred to as orthostasis, is a position in which the body is held in an upright (orthostatic) position and supported only by the feet
Standing
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up standing order or standing orders in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Standing order or standing orders may refer to: Standing order (banking)
Standing_order
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up standing in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Standing is a human position in which the body is held upright. Standing may also refer to: Standing (law)
Standing_(disambiguation)
British labour economist (born 1948)
Guy Standing (born 9 February 1948) is a British labour economist. He is a professor of development studies at SOAS University of London and the University
Guy_Standing_(economist)
Permanent army composed of full-time career soldiers or conscripts
A standing army is a permanent, often professional, army. It is composed of full-time soldiers who may be either career soldiers or conscripts. It differs
Standing_army
Designation for event with no seats available
An event is described as standing-room only when it is so well-attended that all of the chairs in the venue are occupied, leaving only flat spaces of pavement
Standing-room_only
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Still Standing may refer to: Still Standing (Goodie Mob album) or the title song, 1998 Still Standing (Jason & the Scorchers album), 1986 Still Standing (Monica
Still_Standing
Wave that remains in a constant position
In physics, a standing wave, also known as a stationary wave, is a wave that oscillates in time but whose peak amplitude profile does not move in space
Standing_wave
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Last Man Standing may refer to: Last Man Standing (1987 film), a film directed by Damian Lee Last Man Standing (1995 film), a film starring Jeff Wincott
Last_Man_Standing
Surname list
Standing is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include: Colin Standing, Welsh rugby league player David Standing (born 1963), English
Standing_(surname)
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Standing Still may refer to: "Standing Still" (Jewel song), 2001 "Standing Still" (Roman Lob song), 2012 Standing Still (film), a 2005 film starring Amy
Standing_Still
English actor (born 1934)
professionally as John Standing, is an English actor. Standing was born in London, the son of Kay Hammond (née Dorothy Katherine Standing), an actress, and
John_Standing
1986 greatest hits album by the Cure
Standing on a Beach (titled Staring at the Sea in CD format in some countries) is a greatest hits album by the English rock band The Cure, released in
Standing_on_a_Beach
Position of the body used for sexual activities
penetration. In the basic standing position, both partners stand facing each other. The following variations are possible: In the basic standing position, both partners
Sex_position
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Guy Standing may refer to: Sir Guy Standing (actor) (1873–1937), English actor Guy Standing (economist) (born 1948), British professor and economist This
Guy_Standing
1987 studio album by Suzanne Vega
Solitude Standing is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega, released on April 1, 1987, by A&M Records. It is the most commercially
Solitude_Standing
Rule in boxing
A standing eight count, also known as a protection count, is a boxing judgment call made by a referee during a bout in order to give an overwhelmed fighter
Standing_eight_count
Committee of the top leadership of the Chinese Communist Party
The Politburo Standing Committee (PSC), officially the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China
Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party
Politburo_Standing_Committee_of_the_Chinese_Communist_Party
Desk for working while standing up
A standing desk or stand-up desk is a desk conceived for writing, reading or drawing while standing up or while sitting on a high stool. Standing desks
Standing_desk
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Last One Standing or Last Ones Standing may refer to: Last One Standing (Hong Kong TV series), a Hong Kong serial drama Last Man Standing (British TV series)
Last_One_Standing
Crowd control measure at stadiums
Safe standing is a measure of design in stadia to ensure that spectators are able to stand safely during events. It is important in the context of association
Safe_standing
1989 single by the Creatures
"Standing There" is a song recorded by English band the Creatures (also known as singer Siouxsie Sioux and drummer Budgie). It was co-produced by Mike
Standing_There
Native American reservation in the United States
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of North & South Dakota controls the Standing Rock Reservation (Lakota: Íŋyaŋ Woslál Háŋ), which straddles the border between
Standing Rock Sioux Reservation
Standing_Rock_Sioux_Reservation
Special cell constructed so as to prevent the prisoner from doing anything but stand
A standing cell is a special cell constructed so as to prevent the prisoner from doing anything but stand. Standing cells were used in 19th century Ottoman
Standing_cell
English cricketer
Timothy Paul Andrew Standing (born 6 August 1964 in Hyde, Cheshire) is a former English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who
Timothy_Standing
Training method often practiced by students of neijia
sometimes translated Standing-on-stake, Standing Qigong, Standing Like a Tree, Post-standing, Pile-standing, or Pylon Standing. The original zhan zhuang
Zhan_zhuang
British actor (1873–1937)
Sir Guy Standing (1 September 1873 – 24 February 1937) was an English-American actor. After fighting in the British Navy in World War I, he became a noted
Guy_Standing_(actor)
Metaphor acknowledging past thinkers
The phrase "standing on the shoulders of giants" is a metaphor which means "using the understanding gained by major thinkers who have gone before in order
Standing on the shoulders of giants
Standing_on_the_shoulders_of_giants
1983 single by Elton John
"I'm Still Standing" is a song written by British musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, from John's 1983 studio album Too Low for Zero. It was
I'm_Still_Standing
Bowl-shaped bell, e.g. a singing bowl
A standing bell or resting bell is an inverted bell, supported from below with the rim uppermost. Such bells are normally bowl-shaped, and exist in a wide
Standing_bell
Parliamentary procedure for internal use
Look up standing rule in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A standing rule is a rule that relates to the details of the administration of a society and
Standing_rule
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Standing Up may refer to: The act of standing or orthostasis Standing Up (film), a 2013 coming-of-age film based on the novel The Goats, written by Brock
Standing_up
Australian brand of beer
was introduced by Castlemaine in 1924, and is a throwback to the long-standing tradition of using Xs to indicate the strength of an ale. The brand name
XXXX_(beer)
The complications of prolonged standing are conditions that may arise after standing, walking, or running for prolonged periods. Many of the complications
Complications of prolonged standing
Complications_of_prolonged_standing
Legal concept
In law, standing or locus standi is a condition that a party seeking a legal remedy must show they have, by demonstrating to the court, sufficient connection
Standing_(law)
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Standing Together may refer to: Standing Together (George Benson album), 1998 Standing Together (Midnight Star album), 1981 Standing Together (movement)
Standing_Together
2025 Canadian drama film
Out Standing (French: Seule au front) is a Canadian drama film, directed by Mélanie Charbonneau and released in 2025. An adaptation of Sandra Perron's
Out_Standing
Novel written by Skottie Young
Last Gert Standing is a five-issue comic book story arc written by Skottie Young and drawn by Brett Bean as the sixth volume of I Hate Fairyland. Published
The_Last_Gert_Standing
State representative of China
representative was bestowed on the chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee. The office was reinstated in the 1982 constitution but with
President_of_China
2024 American TV series or program
24 in 24: Last Chef Standing is an American cooking competition show on the Food Network, hosted by Michael Symon and Esther Choi. It features 24 chefs
24_in_24:_Last_Chef_Standing
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Standing eight may refer to: An aerobatic maneuver Standing eight count in boxing This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Standing
Standing_eight
Large upright standing stone
from Brittonic languages: maen or men, "stone" and hir or hîr, "long"), standing stone, orthostat, or lith is a large upright stone, emplaced in the ground
Menhir
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Standing on the Corner may refer to: "Standing on the Corner" (show tune), 1956 song written by Frank Loesser "Standing on the Corner (Blue Yodel No.
Standing_on_the_Corner
Variation of volleyball for disabled players
Standing volleyball is a team sport that can be played "standing" by people with physical disabilities. The Amputee athletes have a choice to play with
Standing_volleyball
1982 studio album by Sammy Hagar
Standing Hampton is the sixth studio album by American rock vocalist Sammy Hagar, released on January 6, 1982, by Geffen. This is his first album after
Standing_Hampton
Communications and observation tower in Toronto, Canada
It is currently the tenth-tallest free-standing structure in the world and remains the tallest free-standing structure on land in North America, the
CN_Tower
Form of applause
A standing ovation is a form of applause where members of a seated audience stand up while applauding, often after extraordinary performances of particularly
Standing_ovation
English political and ideological debate
The Standing Army Controversy (1697–1699) was a major political and ideological debate in England following the Treaty of Ryswick that ended the Nine Years'
Standing_Army_Controversy
Modified chair designed to help people stand
standing chair is a tall support for the body—a modified chair or stool—designed for standing work or to reduce fatigue. The precursors of standing chairs
Standing_chair
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Standing stock may refer to: Biomass (ecology) of a stock of organisms Population density, a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume Livestock
Standing_stock
Cut of steak
A standing rib roast, also known as prime rib, is a cut of beef from the primal rib, one of the primal cuts of beef. While the entire rib section comprises
Standing_rib_roast
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Standing on the Edge may refer to: Standing on the Edge (John Berry album) "Standing on the Edge of Goodbye", its title track Standing on the Edge (Cheap
Standing_on_the_Edge
Lower house of the U.S. Congress
twenty standing committees, each of which has jurisdiction over a specific set of issues, such as Agriculture or Foreign Affairs. Each standing committee
United States House of Representatives
United_States_House_of_Representatives
Native American writer and actor (1868–1939)
Luther Standing Bear (Óta Kté or "Plenty Kill," also known as Matȟó Nážiŋ or "Standing Bear", 1868 – 1939) was a Sicangu and Oglala Lakota author, educator
Luther_Standing_Bear
American musician (born 1951)
compositions, released initially via YouTube and subsequently on the 2021 album Standing in the Doorway: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan. A 2023 conversation with
Chrissie_Hynde
Instruction to a bank to pay a set amount at regular intervals
A standing order (or a standing instruction) is an instruction a bank account holder ("the payer") gives to their bank to pay a set amount at regular
Standing_order_(banking)
A standing crop is the total biomass of the living organisms present in a given environment. This includes both natural ecosystems and agriculture. Net
Standing_crop
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Standing Tall may refer to: Standing Tall (film), a 2015 French film Standing Tall (Billie Jo Spears album), 1980 "Standing Tall" (song), the title song;
Standing_Tall
In Canada, permanent government committee established by Standing Orders
In Canada, a standing committee is a permanent committee established by Standing Orders in the House of Commons or the Senate. It may study matters referred
Standing_committee_(Canada)
Hindu who has vowed to remain standing
A Standing Baba, or Khareshwari, is a Hindu who has vowed to stand, not sitting or lying down even to sleep. The vow is a form of Hindu Tapa (or Tapasas)
Standing_Baba
2013 American film
Standing Up (also known as Goat Island) is a 2013 American coming-of-age film written and directed by D. J. Caruso and starring Chandler Canterbury and
Standing_Up
The Zoya's Standing in Kuibyshev is a Soviet urban legend and Orthodox Christian myth. The narrative of "Zoya's Standing in Kuibyshev" began circulating
Standing_of_Zoya
British actor
Richard Standing is a British actor. Standing has appeared on the TV series Holby City, Coronation Street, and The Grand. He played the part of Danny
Richard_Standing
Topics referred to by the same term
Standing Rock is a Native American (American Indian) reservation in North Dakota and South Dakota. Standing Rock may also refer to: Standing Rock, Alabama
Standing Rock (disambiguation)
Standing_Rock_(disambiguation)
With 22 minutes, Pan's Labyrinth (2006) holds the record for longest standing ovation. The War (2007) – 870 minutes, split into four Special Screenings
List of Cannes Film Festival records
List_of_Cannes_Film_Festival_records
Native American leader (c. 1829–1908)
Standing Bear (c. 1829–1908) (Ponca official orthography: Maⁿchú-Naⁿzhíⁿ/Macunajin; other spellings: Ma-chú-nu-zhe, Ma-chú-na-zhe or Mantcunanjin pronounced
Standing_Bear
Standing Bishamonten of Tōdai-ji is one of the guardians of a Buddhist temple called Tōdai-ji, or Tadaiji, in Nara, Japan. This statue is from the Kamakura
Standing_Bishamonten
A standing proxy is one that exists until revoked. This is in contrast to a proxy that is designated for a temporary or one-time use. A special proxy takes
Standing_proxy
2024 Canadian film
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties: The Bubbles and the Shitrockers Story is a 2024 Canadian musical comedy film, directed by Charlie Lightening, and
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties
Standing_on_the_Shoulders_of_Kitties
Rigging that supports masts
Standing rigging comprises the fixed lines, wires, or rods, which support each mast or bowsprit on a sailing vessel and reinforce those spars against wind
Standing_rigging
British spy novels
Dead Letter (2020) and Standing by the Wall (2022). In 2022, the stories were published in a singular print edition. Standing by the Wall was inspired
Slough_House_(novel_series)
British organisation for baronets
The Standing Council of the Baronetage is a United Kingdom organisation which deals with the affairs of baronets. It was first established in January 1898
Standing Council of the Baronetage
Standing_Council_of_the_Baronetage
2025 Japanese historical television series
Last Samurai Standing (Japanese: イクサガミ, Hepburn: Ikusagami) is a 2025 Japanese Netflix original live-action television series adapted from the novel of
Last Samurai Standing (TV series)
Last_Samurai_Standing_(TV_series)
Israeli grassroots movement
Standing Together (Hebrew: עומדים ביחד, romanized: Omdim Beyachad, lit. 'Standing Together'; Arabic: نقف معًا, romanized: Naqif Ma'an) is an Israeli grassroots
Standing_Together_(movement)
Lower house of the UK Parliament
until 2006 considered by standing committees, which consisted of between 16 and 50 members. The membership of each standing committee roughly reflected
House of Commons of the United Kingdom
House_of_Commons_of_the_United_Kingdom
Topics referred to by the same term
Standing in the Rain may refer to: A song by James Gang from Bang A song by Billy Talent from Billy Talent "Standing in the Rain", a John Paul Young song
Standing_in_the_Rain
2014 studio album by Jackson Browne
Standing in the Breach is the fourteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne. It was released on October 7, 2014, by Inside Recordings
Standing_in_the_Breach
Topics referred to by the same term
Michael Standing may refer to: Michael Standing (footballer) (born 1981), English footballer Michael Standing (actor) (born 1939), English actor of the
Michael_Standing
Chinese politician (1915–1989)
Central Committee's Secretariat, and was elected to the powerful Politburo Standing Committee. In 1981, Hu became CCP Chairman, but helped abolish the position
Hu_Yaobang
Drop in blood pressure when standing up or sitting down
condition wherein a person's blood pressure drops (hypotension) when they are standing up (orthostasis) or sitting down. Primary orthostatic hypotension is also
Orthostatic_hypotension
British anti-transgender activist
slogan "adult human female". Keen-Minshull is the founder of the group Standing for Women and the former special advisor to the Women's Liberation Front
Kellie-Jay_Keen-Minshull
2014 novel by GauZ'
Standing Heavy is a novel by Ivorian author GauZ'. Originally published in 2014 in French (as Debout-Payé), it was translated into English by Frank Wynne
Standing_Heavy
2014 song by Beyoncé featuring Mr. Vegas
"Standing on the Sun" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé, and was chosen as the promotional single for a Beyoncé x H&M curated swimwear collection
Standing_on_the_Sun
English resistance to a standing army refers to the long-standing political and constitutional opposition in England to maintaining a permanent military
English resistance to a standing army
English_resistance_to_a_standing_army
Practice in Islamic prayer
Qiyām (Arabic: قيام, "orthostasis/standing") is an integral part of the Islamic salah. The prayer begins in this standing position and some prayers only
Qiyam
American reality television talent show
Last Comic Standing is an American reality television talent competition show on NBC that aired from June 1, 2003, to August 9, 2010, and again in 2014
Last_Comic_Standing
2000 studio album by Oasis
Standing on the Shoulder of Giants is the fourth studio album by English rock band Oasis, released on 28 February 2000. It was the band's first album under
Standing on the Shoulder of Giants
Standing_on_the_Shoulder_of_Giants
Skyscraper in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
upon completion, would become the world’s tallest building or structure, standing at least 180 metres (590 ft) taller than the Burj Khalifa. As of 8 June
Jeddah_Tower
American actor and musician (born 1991)
Freddy Ramirez and drummer Nick Guzman. The trio released the song "Standing (On My Own Two Feet)" on June 14, 2018, on which Posey wrote about the
Tyler_Posey
1989 studio album by Dee Dee King
Standing in the Spotlight is the first solo studio album by Dee Dee Ramone, released in 1989 under the rap moniker Dee Dee King. The album is sometimes
Standing_in_the_Spotlight
English actor
included his father Herbert Standing, and brothers Sir Guy Standing, Wyndham Standing, Jack Standing and Herbert Standing Jr. Life Without Soul (1915)
Percy_Standing
2020 South Korean political drama film
The Man Standing Next (Korean: 남산의 부장들; lit. 'Chiefs of Namsan') is a 2020 South Korean historical political thriller film directed by Woo Min-ho. Based
The_Man_Standing_Next
Wheelchair alternative for standing
A standing frame (also known as a stand, stander, standing technology, standing aid, standing device, standing box, tilt table) is assistive technology
Standing_frame
Immediate reaction military unit
Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) is one of NATO's standing naval maritime immediate reaction forces. SNMG1 consists of four to six destroyers and
Standing NATO Maritime Group 1
Standing_NATO_Maritime_Group_1
Supreme organ of state power of China
year, it delegates the majority of its powers to its permanent organ, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPCSC). The NPCSC consists
National_People's_Congress
1963 single by the Beatles
"I Saw Her Standing There" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon. It is the opening track on the band's
I_Saw_Her_Standing_There
1983 studio album by Level 42
Standing in the Light is the fourth studio album released in 1983 by the English jazz-funk band Level 42 on Polydor Records. The album peaked at No. 9
Standing_in_the_Light
Japanese manga series
Last Samurai Standing (Japanese: イクサガミ, Hepburn: Ikusagami; 'God of War') is a Japanese manga series adapted from the novel of the same name written by
Last_Samurai_Standing
Cycling method
Standing cycling or cycling out of the saddle is a form of cycling in which the rider stands up while applying force to the pedals. One reason for cycling
Standing_cycling
American television sitcom (2002–2006)
Still Standing is an American television sitcom created by Diane Burroughs and Joey Gutierrez, that aired on CBS from September 30, 2002, to March 8, 2006
Still Standing (American TV series)
Still_Standing_(American_TV_series)
STANDING
STANDING
Boy/Male
Indian
Standing tall like a mountain, Ability to withstand all that is thrashed upon it
Girl/Female
Muslim
Excellent, Highest social standing, Tall, Towering (Celebrity Name: Pooja Bedi)
Boy/Male
Muslim
Rising, Standing, Existing
Girl/Female
Muslim
Exalted, Highest social standing
Surname or Lastname
English
English : status name for a mayor, Middle English, Old French mair(e) (from Latin maior ‘greater’, ‘superior’; compare Mayor). In France the title denoted various minor local officials, and the same is true of Scotland (see Mair 1). In England, however, the term was normally restricted to the chief officer of a borough, and the surname may have been given not only to a citizen of some standing who had held this office, but also as a nickname to a pompous or officious person.German and Dutch : variant of Meyer 1.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : variant of Meyer 2.
Girl/Female
Indian
Excellent, Highest social standing, Tall, Towering (Celebrity Name: Pooja Bedi)
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Sussex)
English (chiefly Sussex) : variant of Standen, or a habitational name from a place in Lancashire with the same etymology.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Exalted, Noble, Highest social standing
Girl/Female
Muslim
Excellent, Highest social standing, Tall, Towering
Girl/Female
Indian
Exalted, Noble, Highest social standing
Boy/Male
Muslim
Standing tall like a mountain, Ability to withstand all that is thrashed upon it
Girl/Female
Biblical
Standing-place.
Surname or Lastname
English (Devon; of Cornish origin)
English (Devon; of Cornish origin) : topographic name for someone who lived by a menhir, i.e. a tall standing stone erected in prehistoric times (Cornish men ‘stone’ + hir ‘long’).
Girl/Female
Indian
Excellent, Highest social standing, Tall, Towering
Girl/Female
Indian
Excellent, Highest social standing, Tall, Towering
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place in West Yorkshire, probably named with the genitive case of the Old English personal name StÄn ‘stone’, a byname or short form of any of various compound names with this as the first element (compare, for example, Stammer, Stannard) + Old English feld ‘pasture’, ‘open country’.English : alternatively, it may be a topographic name from Middle English stanesfeld ‘open country of the (standing) stone’, with reference to a prominent monolith. There are other places so called, for example in Suffolk, but the distribution suggests that the one in Yorkshire is the source of the surname.
Girl/Female
Indian
Excellent, Highest social standing, Tall, Towering
Girl/Female
Tamil
Excellent, Highest social standing, Tall, Towering
Girl/Female
Muslim
Excellent, Highest social standing, Tall, Towering
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Upchurch, a place in Kent, named from Old English upp ‘up’ + cirice ‘church’, i.e. ‘church standing high up’.
STANDING
STANDING
Girl/Female
Hawaiian, Hindu, Indian
Friend; Family
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Prophets (PBUH) daughter
Boy/Male
Tamil
(Son of Vyasa and a palace maidservant; Brother to Dhritarstra and Pandu; counsel to the King of Hatinapur. Vidura was said to be an expansion of Yamaraja, the lord of justice.)
Girl/Female
Tamil
Rajnandini | ராஜநஂதிநீ
Princess
Girl/Female
Tamil
Madhunisha | மதà¯à®¨à®¿à®·à®¾
Pleasant night
Girl/Female
French
An Old French surname meaning pilferer or ferret.
Boy/Male
Australian, Irish
Crown
Girl/Female
Latin
Circle of light.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Name of a fruit, Written in the Quran 24 times
Boy/Male
Indian
100 Gods
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n.
A kind of game at ball played by three persons standing at the angular points of a triangle.
a.
Having the same pretensions or claims; standing in competition for superiority; as, rival lovers; rival claims or pretensions.
a.
Not flowing; stagnant; as, standing water.
a.
Being one of a pair much resembling one another; standing the relation of a twin to something else; -- often followed by to or with.
n.
That sort of wood which is proper for buildings or for tools, utensils, furniture, carriages, fences, ships, and the like; -- usually said of felled trees, but sometimes of those standing. Cf. Lumber, 3.
n.
Condition in society; relative position; reputation; rank; as, a man of good standing, or of high standing.
n.
A short piece of rope spliced into the upper part of standing backstays, etc.; also. the upper main piece of a mast composed of several pieces.
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.
adv.
In a higher place or position, literally or figuratively; in the state of having arisen; in an upright, or nearly upright, position; standing; mounted on a horse; in a condition of elevation, prominence, advance, proficiency, excitement, insurrection, or the like; -- used with verbs of rest, situation, condition, and the like; as, to be up on a hill; the lid of the box was up; prices are up.
a.
Standing so as to be liable to totter and fall at the slightest touch; unfixed; easily affected; unstable.
n.
The feeling of being overshadowed; jealousy of another, as standing in one's light or way; hence, suspicion of injury or wrong; offense; resentment.
a.
Not movable; fixed; as, a standing bed (distinguished from a trundle-bed).
a.
Remaining erect; not cut down; as, standing corn.
a.
One who enters into service voluntarily, but who, when in service, is subject to discipline and regulations like other soldiers; -- opposed to conscript; specifically, a voluntary member of the organized militia of a country as distinguished from the standing army.
n.
Something standing upright, as a piece of timber in a building. See Illust. of Frame.
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.
A mass of building standing alone and insulated, usually higher than its diameter, but when of great size not always of that proportion.
n.
A platform surrounding the head of the lower mast and projecting on all sudes. It serves to spead the topmast rigging, thus strengheningthe mast, and also furnishes a convenient standing place for the men aloft.