Stand·ing, n.
 1. The act of stopping, or coming to a stand; the state of being erect upon the feet; stand.
 2. Maintenance of position; duration; duration or existence in the same place or condition; continuance; as, a custom of long standing; an officer of long standing.
    An ancient thing of long standing.   --Bunyan.
 3. Place to stand in; station; stand.
    I will provide you a good standing to see his entry.   --Bacon.
    I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing.   --Ps. lxix. 2.
 4. Condition in society; relative position; reputation; rank; as, a man of good standing, or of high standing.
 Standing off Naut., sailing from the land.
 Standing on Naut., sailing toward land.

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