Standing

Stand·ing

Remaining erect; not cut down; as, standing corn.
Not flowing; stagnant; as, standing water.
Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting; as, a standing color.
Established by law, custom, or the like; settled; continually existing; permanent; not temporary; as, a standing army; legislative bodies have standing rules of proceeding and standing committees.
Not movable; fixed; as, a standing bed (distinguished from a trundle-bed).

Standing army: See Standing army, under Army.
Standing bolt: See Stud bolt, under Stud, a stem.
Standing committee: in legislative bodies, etc., a committee appointed for the consideration of all subjects of a particular class which shall arise during the session or a stated period.
Standing cup: a tall goblet, with a foot and a cover.
Standing finish: that part of the interior fittings, esp. of a dwelling house, which is permanent and fixed in its place, as distinguished from doors, sashes, etc.
Standing order: the denomination (Congregational) established by law; -- a term formerly used in Connecticut. See also under Order.
Standing part: That part of a tackle which is made fast to a block, point, or other object
Standing rigging: the cordage or ropes which sustain the masts and remain fixed in their position, as the shrouds and stays, -- distinguished from running rigging.

The act of stopping, or coming to a stand; the state of being erect upon the feet; stand.
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.
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.
Condition in society; relative position; reputation; rank; as, a man of good standing, or of high standing.