standing

• Adjetivo que indica algo permanente, continuo o en posición vertical, como una ovación de pie o una broma recurrente.

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.

   permanente, estacionario

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfixedimmobilestaticstationarystillunmoving

   Antónimoschangingmoving

2. Permanent or ongoingB2formal

   Continuing over time without change; established.

   permanente, estable

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

   Sinónimosconstantcontinuingenduringestablishedfixedindefinitelastingongoingpermanentperpetual

   Antónimosephemeralfleetingimpermanentmomentarytemporarytransient

3. Standing ovationB2formal

   Applause where the audience stands up to show strong approval.

   ovación de pie

   • 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.

• Posición, estatus o reputación ante los demás, o el acto de estar de pie erguido.

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

incontable

1. Reputation or statusB2formal

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

   Reputación o estatus

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

   Sinónimosesteemfootingpositionprestigerankreputationreputestationstaturestatus

   Antónimosdisreputeinsignificancelowlinessobscurityunimportance

2. Duration or continuityB2formal

   The length of time something has existed or continued.

   Duración o antigüedad

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

   Sinónimoscontinuancedurationexistencetenureterm

3. Permanent arrangementB2formal

   Something that is fixed or ongoing, not temporary.

   acuerdo permanente

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

   Sinónimoscontinuancedurationendurancepermanencestability

• Verbo que denota la acción de permanecer erguido sobre los pies o mantenerse inmóvil en posición vertical; también puede indicar encontrarse en un lugar, levantarse o resistir sin ceder.

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

verbo irregular

1. Be on feetA1formal

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

   Estar de pie

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

   Antónimoscrouchkneelliesitsquat

2. Tolerate or endureB1informal

   To be able to bear something unpleasant or difficult.

   Soportar, aguantar

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

   Sinónimosabidebearbrookendurestomachtaketoleratewithstand

   Antónimosenjoyloverelishsavor

3. Take or maintain positionB2formal

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

   Mantener una posición o actitud

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

   Sinónimosabidebecontinueholdpersistremainstay

Variantes phrasalstand bystand forstand instand outstand up