Standing (position) — Standing is a human position in which the body is constantly in an orthostatic state.Although quiet standing appears to be static, modern instrumentation shows it to be a process of rocking from the ankle in the sagittal plane. The sway of quiet… … Wikipedia
standing — [stan′diŋ] n. 1. the act, state, or position of a person or thing that stands 2. a place to stand; standing room 3. a) status, position, rank, or reputation [in good standing] b) [pl.] a list showing rank or order, as in achievement, resources,… … English World dictionary
position — [ pozisjɔ̃ ] n. f. • 1265; lat. positio, de ponere « poser » I ♦ 1 ♦ Manière dont une chose, une personne est posée, placée, située; lieu où elle est placée. ⇒ disposition, emplacement. Position horizontale, verticale, inclinée (⇒ inclinaison) .… … Encyclopédie Universelle
standing high jump — standing high jump, a high jump made from a standing position without a running start … Useful english dictionary
standing — I. adjective Date: 14th century 1. a. not yet cut or harvested < standing timber > < standing grain > b. upright on the feet or base ; erect < the standing audience > 2. not flowing … New Collegiate Dictionary
position — po|si|tion1 W1S3 [pəˈzıʃən] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(way of standing/sitting etc)¦ 2¦(situation)¦ 3¦(place where somebody/something is)¦ 4¦(correct place)¦ 5¦(direction)¦ 6¦(opinion)¦ 7¦(job)¦ 8¦(level/rank)¦ 9 be in a position to do something … Dictionary of contemporary English
Standing — For the legal concept, see Standing (law). A standing position. Standing is a human position in which the body is held upright and supported only by the feet, referred to as an orthostatic state. Although quiet standing appears to be static,… … Wikipedia
standing — n. & adj. n. 1 esteem or repute, esp. high; status, position (people of high standing; is of no standing). 2 duration (a dispute of long standing). 3 length of service, membership, etc. adj. 1 that stands, upright. 2 a established, permanent (a… … Useful english dictionary
standing — stand|ing1 [ˈstændıŋ] adj [only before noun] 1.) permanently agreed or arranged ▪ You have to pay standing charges whether or not you use the service. standing invitation (=permission to visit someone whenever you like) a standing army (=a… … Dictionary of contemporary English
standing — 1 adjective (only before noun) 1 permanently agreed or arranged: You have to pay standing charges whether or not you use the service. | standing invitation (=permission to visit someone whenever you like) 2 standing order(s) a) an agreement to… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
