standing

• Adjetivo que indica algo permanente, contínuo ou ereto; por exemplo, uma ovação de pé ou uma piada recorrente.

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

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfixedimmobilestaticstationarystillunmoving

   Antônimoschangingmoving

2. Permanent or ongoingB2formal

   Continuing over time without change; established.

   Permanente

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

   Sinônimosconstantcontinuingenduringestablishedfixedindefinitelastingongoingpermanentperpetual

   Antônimosephemeralfleetingimpermanentmomentarytemporarytransient

3. Standing ovationB2formal

   Applause where the audience stands up to show strong approval.

   Ovação de pé

   • 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.

• Posição, status ou reputação aos olhos dos outros, ou o ato de ficar em pé.

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

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1. Reputation or statusB2formal

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

   Reputação ou 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.

   Sinônimosesteemfootingpositionprestigerankreputationreputestationstaturestatus

   Antônimosdisreputeinsignificancelowlinessobscurityunimportance

2. Duration or continuityB2formal

   The length of time something has existed or continued.

   Duração

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

   Sinônimoscontinuancedurationexistencetenureterm

3. Permanent arrangementB2formal

   Something that is fixed or ongoing, not temporary.

   Acordo permanente

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

   Sinônimoscontinuancedurationendurancepermanencestability

• Verbo que indica o ato de ficar de pé, apoiado sobre os pés, manter-se ereto em posição vertical ou permanecer imóvel em determinado lugar.

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.

   Ficar de pé

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

   Antônimoscrouchkneelliesitsquat

2. Tolerate or endureB1informal

   To be able to bear something unpleasant or difficult.

   Suportar

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

   Sinônimosabidebearbrookendurestomachtaketoleratewithstand

   Antônimosenjoyloverelishsavor

3. Take or maintain positionB2formal

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

   Manter posição

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

   Sinônimosabidebecontinueholdpersistremainstay

Variantes phrasalstand bystand forstand instand outstand up