verbπShare(heading) To position or be positioned physically."The teacher stood and pointed to the map, standing in front of the class. "positionactionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To position or be positioned mentally."Before the big presentation, she was standing firmly on the idea that she could do it. "mindattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading) To position or be positioned socially."The new student is standing as the class representative. "societypositionvalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a ship or its captain, to steer, sail (in a specified direction, for a specified destination etc.)."The captain stood the ship towards the harbor entrance. "nauticalsailingvehicledirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remain without ruin or injury."Despite the heavy rain, the old house stood standing strong, showing no signs of damage. "conditionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop asking for more cards; to keep one's hand as it has been dealt so far."After looking at his hand, he stood pat and didn't ask for any more cards. "gamebetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareErect, not cut down."The standing oak tree in the park provided shade. "natureplantessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePerformed from an erect position."standing ovation"positionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRemaining in force or status."standing committee"lawbusinessgovernmentstateessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareStagnant; not moving or flowing."standing water"environmentnatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting."a standing colour"timequalityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot movable; fixed."a standing bed, distinguished from a trundle-bed"positiontechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePosition or reputation in society or a profession."He does not have much of a standing as a chemist."societybusinesspositionachievementjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDuration."a member of long standing"timeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of a person who stands, or a place where someone stands."I think in deep mire, where there is no standing. β Psalms lxix. 2."actionplacepositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe position of a team in a league or of a player in a list."After their last win, their standing went up three places."sportpositionlistgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRoom in which to park a vehicle or vehicles"The school's new parking standing has enough space for all the students' cars. "vehicleplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe right of a party to bring a legal action, based on the relationship between that party and the matter to which the action relates."He may be insulting, a miserable rotter and a fool, but unless he slanders or libels you, or damages your property, you do not have standing to sue him."rightlawgovernmentpoliticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
