the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position having a supporting base a standing lamp (of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs standing room only executed in or initiated from a standing position race from a standing start a standing jump a standing ovation (of fluids) not moving or flowing mosquitoes breed in standing water not created for a particular occasion a standing committee permanent a standing army an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event social or financial or professional status or reputation of equal standing a member in good standing