Definitions
01social standing
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. your position or rank in a group or in society compared to other people.
n. the relative social, professional, or official standing of a person or group.
日本語:地位※
“Doctors often have a high social status in many cultures.”
“The researchers examined how changes in income affected the social status of immigrant families within their local communities.”
02prestige
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. high importance or respect that people give you.
n. high standing, prestige, or importance in the eyes of others.
日本語:ステータス※
“For some people, driving an expensive car is all about status.”
“The acquisition of the historic estate was seen as a move to consolidate his status among the city's elite.”
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Antonyms
03current state
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the situation or progress of something at a particular time.
n. the current state of affairs or the progress of a specific process or project.
“What is the status of our application for the new apartment?”
“The project manager requested a weekly report to monitor the status of the software development phase.”
04legal condition
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. your official situation according to the law.
n. the legal character or condition of a person or entity.
“He is currently waiting for the government to decide on his refugee status.”
“The court must first determine the legal status of the subsidiary before the parent company can be held liable for the debt.”
05digital update
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing Informal
n. a short message or photo you share on social media to tell friends what you are doing.
n. a user-defined message on a social media platform or messaging app indicating current activity or mood.
“She changed her status to 'on vacation' before she left for the airport.”
“He posted a cryptic status on his profile, leaving his followers to wonder if he was hinting at a new job offer.”
06medical emergency
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Medicine Technical
n. a serious medical condition where a physical problem, like a seizure, does not stop.
n. a state of prolonged or repetitive medical symptoms, such as seizures or asthma attacks, that requires immediate intervention.
“The patient was in status and needed medicine right away to stop the shaking.”
“The emergency team worked quickly to stabilize the patient, who had progressed into status epilepticus after failing to respond to initial treatment.”
Usage
Often used as a shorthand for 'status epilepticus' or 'status asthmaticus' in clinical settings.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “status” in context.
Verb
01. achieve status
“She worked hard for years to achieve status within the legal profession.”
verb + noun
02. affect status
“Changes in the law could significantly affect the legal status of many residents.”
verb + noun
03. assess status
“The manager will meet with the team to assess the status of the project.”
verb + noun
04. attain status
“It is difficult to attain high social status without a good education.”
verb + noun
05. determine status
“The committee will review your application to determine your eligibility status.”
verb + noun
06. improve status
“The government introduced new policies to improve the status of women in the workplace.”
verb + noun
07. maintain status
“The country is struggling to maintain its status as a global economic power.”
verb + noun
08. reflect status
“In some cultures, the type of car you drive is thought to reflect your status.”
verb + noun
Adjective
09. current status
“Please provide an update on the current status of the negotiations.”
adj + noun
10. low status
“Workers in low status jobs often feel undervalued by society.”
adj + noun
11. marital status
“The application form asks for your name, address, and marital status.”
adj + noun
12. status quo
Real-World Examples
“Her show doesn’t break the mould, highlighting public figures who “[refuse] to accept the status quo”.” “When I ask him how he would describe his class status, he laughs.” Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin status. A doublet of state and estate.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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