status

noun

US /ˈsteɪtəs/US /ˈstætəs/

Word Forms

singular	status
plural	statuses

1
countable/uncountable the legal position of a person, country, etc.
Manuel applied for legal immigrant status after living here for two years.
Will I be officially self-employed, or will I have employee status?
Synonyms and related words
General words for rank and status
paygrade
walk of life
status
2
countable/uncountable someone’s position in a profession or society, especially compared with other people
high/low/privileged status:
Dr. Harrison held a position of high status at the university.
social/professional status:
Our organization seeks to improve the social status of disabled people.
Synonyms and related words
General words for rank and status
paygrade
walk of life
status
1. 2a
  a high social position that makes other people respect and admire you
  Duffield has a lot of status among fellow businessmen.
  Synonyms and related words
  Reputation
  reputation
  standing
  track record
  Synonyms and related words
  Respect and self-respect
  self-respect
  pride
  dignity
3
uncountable the level of importance or progress in a particular situation or discussion
Officials are now discussing the current status of the health reform laws.
Synonyms and related words
Importance
importance
emphasis
priority
4
countable a posting on a social networking site that tells other members what you are thinking or doing
Everyone always asks us, what are the funniest status updates?
Synonyms and related words
Social media and social networking
filter
filter
HT
5
the condition of an item
I would like to know the status of your phone.
Submitted on:
27/02/2020
Open Dictionary - February2020

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