Standing: meaning, definitions and examples

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standing

[ ˈstændɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

in a competition

The act of competing in a particular sport or game while standing upright.

Synonyms

position, rank, status

Examples of usage

Her standing in the tennis tournament was impressive.
He has a good standing in the chess club.

^{Context #2}

social reputation

A person's reputation or position in society.

Synonyms

reputation, status

Examples of usage

She has a high standing in the community.
His standing among his peers is well-respected.

^{Context #3}

not moving

Not sitting or lying down; upright.

Synonyms

erect, upright, vertical

Examples of usage

She remained standing throughout the entire performance.
He stood in a standing position for hours.

Translations

Translations of the word "standing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 em pé

posição
de pé

🇮🇳 खड़े होना

🇩🇪 stehen

🇮🇩 berdiri

🇺🇦 стоячий

🇵🇱 stojący

🇯🇵 立っている (たっている)

🇫🇷 debout

🇪🇸 de pie

🇹🇷 ayakta

🇰🇷 서 있는

🇸🇦 واقف

🇨🇿 stojící

🇸🇰 stojaci

🇨🇳 站立 (zhànlì)

🇸🇮 stoječi

🇮🇸 standandi

🇰🇿 тұру

🇬🇪 დამსხვრეული

🇦🇿 ayaqda

🇲🇽 de pie

Word origin

The word 'standing' originated from the Old English word 'standan' which means 'to stand'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the act of being upright or in a vertical position. Over time, 'standing' has evolved to also represent one's status or reputation in various contexts, such as in competitions or society.