position, status, or reputation

their standing in the community

a man of high social standing

the length of time that something has lasted or that someone has fulfilled a role; duration

an inter-departmental squabble of long standing

a stall for cattle and horses

(of a jump or a start in a running race) performed from rest or an upright position, without a run-up or the use of starting blocks

I took a standing jump

remaining in force or use; permanent

he has a standing invitation to visit them

a standing army

(of water) stagnant or still

standing water will also freeze in winter

(of metal type) kept set up after use

have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet

Lionel stood in the doorway

she stood still, heart hammering

to improve your balance, practise standing on one foot

(of an object, building, or settlement) be situated in a particular place or position

the town stood on a hill

the hotel stands in three acres of gardens

be in a specified state or condition

since mother's death the house had stood empty

sorry, darling—I stand corrected

withstand (an experience or test) without being damaged

small, stable boats that could stand the punishment of heavy seas

will your cooker stand the strain of the festive season?

be a candidate in an election

he stood for parliament in 1968

she stood as an Independent candidate in the general election

provide (food or drink) for (someone) at one's own expense

somebody in the bar would stand him a beer

act as umpire in a cricket match