adj. 1 established, set, standard, conventional, customary, usual, normal, regular, fixed, permanent, continued, continuing, regular The club has standing rules concerning use of the card-room 2 stagnant, motionless, unmoving, stationary, still, static Insects bred in the standing pools of rainwater 3 continuous, fixed, ongoing, perpetual, unbroken Michael placed a standing order for six cases of Beaujolais Nouveau every November 4 erect, upright, on one's feet, vertical, unseated Please remain standing till the signal is given to be seated
n. 5 status, rank, station, position, place, grade, order, level, stratum Considering her standing in the party, Mrs Miller ought to win the nomination easily 6 eminence, prominence, repute, reputation Foster is a surgeon of considerable standing 7 Usually, long standing. (considerable) age or longevity or experience or seniority or duration Ivan is an art expert of long standing