standing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.your rank or reputation in a group, society, or profession.
n.a person's relative social, professional, or financial status.
Simple“He is a doctor of high standing in the local community.”
In context“The scandal severely damaged his standing among his peers, making it nearly impossible for him to secure future funding for his research.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
n.the length of time that something has existed or continued.
n.the period of time during which something has been in existence or effect.
Simple“The two families had a friendship of long standing.”
In context“Given the dispute's long standing, the mediator suggested that a simple apology would no longer be sufficient to resolve the underlying tension.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
n.the position of a team or player in a league table.
n.the relative position of a competitor or team within a league or tournament hierarchy.
Simple“After their latest win, the team moved up to third place in the standings.”
In context“The final league standings will determine which teams qualify for the international playoffs scheduled for next spring.”
UsageOften used in the plural form 'standings' in American English.
- 04 C1 Advanced
n.the legal right to bring a case to a court of law.
n.the ability of a party to demonstrate to the court sufficient connection to and harm from the law or action challenged.
Simple“The judge ruled that the group did not have standing to sue the company.”
In context“The appellate court dismissed the case on the grounds that the plaintiffs lacked legal standing, as they could not prove direct personal injury.”
Synonymslocus standi - 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.something that is permanent, fixed, or stays in place for a long time.
adj.remaining in force or status; not subject to change or cancellation under normal circumstances.
Simple“I have a standing invitation to visit my aunt whenever I am in town.”
In context“The committee has a standing rule that all members must disclose potential conflicts of interest before the start of every session.”
- 06 B1 Intermediate
adj.being in an upright or vertical position; not sitting or lying down.
adj.maintained in an erect or upright position; not moving or flowing in certain contexts.
Simple“The crowd gave the performer a standing ovation at the end of the play.”
In context“The architect specified standing seams for the metal roof to ensure better water runoff during the heavy monsoon season.”
Usage standing orders
“Completed a year later, Beverly Hills Housewife (1966/7) shows a beautiful woman standing outside a beautiful house.”
“The child was standing in their chair as the 6 August Porter Airlines flight taxied towards the runway, the airline said.”