standing

• Adjektiv, das etwas Dauerhaftes, Fortlaufendes oder aufrecht Stehendes bezeichnet, z. B. stehende Ovationen oder ein wiederkehrender Witz.

An adjective referring to something that is permanent, ongoing, or upright, such as a standing ovation or standing joke.

1. Remaining in placeB1formal

   Remaining in the same position or state, not moved or changed.

   stehend

   • The standing water in the yard attracted mosquitoes.
   • There were standing orders for supplies to be delivered weekly.
   • The standing army was ready for deployment.

   Synonymefixedimmobilestaticstationarystillunmoving

   Antonymechangingmoving

2. Permanent or ongoingB2formal

   Continuing over time without change; established.

   Ständig

   • They have a standing invitation to our house.
   • This is a standing rule in our organization.
   • He holds a standing position on the committee.

   Synonymeconstantcontinuingenduringestablishedfixedindefinitelastingongoingpermanentperpetual

   Antonymeephemeralfleetingimpermanentmomentarytemporarytransient

3. Standing ovationB2formal

   Applause where the audience stands up to show strong approval.

   Stehende Ovation

   • The singer received a standing ovation after her performance.
   • The audience gave the speaker a standing ovation.
   • His speech earned a well-deserved standing ovation.

• Position, Status oder Ansehen in den Augen anderer; auch das Aufrechtstehen oder Stehen.

A noun referring to one's position, status, or reputation in the eyes of others, or the act of remaining upright.

unzählbar

1. Reputation or statusB2formal

   The level of esteem or social position that someone or something has.

   Ansehen oder Status

   • He has a high standing in the business community.
   • The university has an excellent academic standing.
   • Her standing among colleagues improved after the promotion.

   Synonymeesteemfootingpositionprestigerankreputationreputestationstaturestatus

   Antonymedisreputeinsignificancelowlinessobscurityunimportance

2. Duration or continuityB2formal

   The length of time something has existed or continued.

   Dauer

   • This is a standing invitation to visit anytime.
   • They have a standing order for office supplies.
   • The dispute has been of long standing.

   Synonymecontinuancedurationexistencetenureterm

3. Permanent arrangementB2formal

   Something that is fixed or ongoing, not temporary.

   Dauerregelung

   • We have a standing meeting every Monday.
   • This is a standing joke among friends.
   • He holds a standing position on the committee.

   Synonymecontinuancedurationendurancepermanencestability

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, aufrecht auf den Füßen zu stehen oder sich unbeweglich in vertikaler Position zu befinden; auch im Sinne von aufstehen, sich erheben, stillhalten oder einer Sache standhalten.

A verb used to indicate the act of being upright on one's feet or remaining stationary in an upright position.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Be on feetA1formal

   To be in an upright position supported by one's feet.

   Stehen

   • Please stand up when the teacher enters.
   • She stood by the window looking outside.
   • He stood still during the national anthem.

   Antonymecrouchkneelliesitsquat

2. Tolerate or endureB1informal

   To be able to bear something unpleasant or difficult.

   Aushalten

   • I can't stand loud music.
   • She can't stand being late.
   • He stands no chance of winning the race.

   Synonymeabidebearbrookendurestomachtaketoleratewithstand

   Antonymeenjoyloverelishsavor

3. Take or maintain positionB2formal

   To take or maintain a particular attitude, position, or course of action.

   Position beziehen

   • I stand corrected on that point.
   • She stands accused of theft.
   • We must stand firm against injustice.

   Synonymeabidebecontinueholdpersistremainstay

Phrasal-Variantenstand bystand forstand instand outstand up