standing joke noun

A subject that raises a laugh whenever it is mentioned

standing-off dose noun (radiology)

The absorbed dose after which occupationally exposed radiation workers must be transferred to duties not involving further exposure

standing order noun

1. An instruction from a customer to his or her bank to make regular payments from his or her account (also called banker's order)
2. An order placed with a shopkeeper, etc for the regular supply of a newspaper or other goods
3. A military order with long-term application
4. (in pl) regulations for procedure adopted by a legislative assembly (also standing rules)

standing ovation noun

Applause from an audience that rises to its feet in its enthusiasm

standing rigging noun

The fixed ropes in a ship

standˈing-room noun

Room for standing, without a seat

standing stone noun (archaeology)

A great stone set erect in the ground, thought to be of religious significance to prehistoric peoples

standing wave noun

1. The pattern of maxima and minima when two sets of oppositely travelling waves of the same frequency interfere with each other (physics)
2. (in pl) a long-lasting layered cloud-formation seen in hilly regions (meteorology)

standˈ-off noun

1. A rugby halfback who stands away from the scrum as a link between scrum-half and the three-quarters (also stand-off half)
2. A tie, draw or deadlock (chiefly N American)
3. Any object that stands, projects or holds another a short distance away, eg on a ladder, an attachment that holds it away from the surface supporting it

standˈoff adjective

1. Standoffish (N American)
2. (of a missile) capable of being released at a long distance from its target

standoffˈish adjective

Inclined to hold aloof, keep others at arm's length

standoffˈishness noun

stand oil noun

A drying oil used in paints, varnishes, etc

standˈout noun

Someone or something exceptional or of high quality

standpattˈer noun (US)

1. Someone who refuses to accept or consider change
2. A political diehard

standpattˈism noun

standˈpipe noun

1. An open vertical pipe connected to a pipeline, to ensure that the pressure head at that point cannot exceed the length of the pipe
2. A pipe fitted with a tap, used to obtain water, eg from an attached hose

standˈpoint noun

A viewpoint

standˈstill noun

A complete stop

adjective

1. Stationary
2. Unmoving
3. Forbidding or refraining from movement

standstill agreement noun

An agreement between parties to respect the status quo, esp granting more time for repayment of a debt

standˈ-to noun

A precautionary parade or taking of posts

standˈ-up adjective

1. Erect
2. Done or taken in a standing position
3. (of a fight) in earnest
4. Delivering, or consisting of, a comic monologue without feed or other support

noun

1. Stand-up comedy
2. One who performs this
3. Something that stands upright, either independently or with a support to hold it in position
4. A broken date (between two people) (informal)

all standing

1. Everything remaining as it stands
2. Without unrigging
3. Fully clad

it stands to reason

It is only logical to assume

make a stand

To halt and offer resistance

one-night stand see under one

on stand-by

In readiness to provide assistance, or work, in an emergency

stand against

To resist

stand by

1. To support
2. To adhere to, abide by
3. To be at hand
4. To hold oneself in readiness
5. To prepare to work at
6. To look on without taking action

stand down

1. To leave the witness box
2. (esp of a member or members of the armed forces) to go off duty
3. To withdraw from a contest or from a controlling position

stand fast

To be unmoved

stand fire

To remain steady under the fire of an enemy (also figurative)

stand for

1. To be a candidate for
2. To direct the course towards (nautical)
3. To be a sponsor for
4. To represent, symbolize
5. To champion
6. To put up with, endure (informal)

stand from (nautical)

To direct the course from

stand in

1. To cost
2. To become a party
3. To have an understanding, be in league
4. To deputize, act as a substitute (with for)

stand in with

To support, act together with

stand low (printing)

To fall short of the standard height

stand off

1. To keep at a distance
2. To direct the course from (nautical)
3. To forbear compliance or intimacy (Shakespeare)
4. To suspend temporarily from employment

stand off and on (nautical)

To sail away from shore and then towards it

stand on

1. To continue on the same tack or course (nautical)
2. To insist on
3. To set store by (see also under ceremony)
4. To behove
5. To found upon

stand one's ground

To maintain one's position

stand one's hand, stand sam (informal), stand shot and stand treat

To treat the company, esp to drinks

stand on one's own (two) feet

To manage one's own affairs without help

stand out

1. To project, be prominent
2. Not to comply, to refuse to yield, take an independent stand (with against or for)

stand over

1. To keep (someone who is working, etc) under close supervision
2. To postpone or be postponed

stand pat (US)

1. To play one's hand in poker as it was dealt, without drawing any cards
2. To adhere to an established, esp political, principle, resisting all compromise (figurative)

stand to

1. To fall to, set to work
2. To back up
3. To uphold
4. To take up a position in readiness for orders

stand to gain, win, etc

To be in a position to gain, win, etc

stand up

1. To get to one's feet
2. To take position for a dance
3. To prove, or remain, valid
4. To be clad (with in)
5. To fail to keep an appointment with (informal)

stand up for

To support or attempt to defend

stand upon

1. To stand on
2. To attack (Bible)

stand up to

1. To meet (an opponent, etc) face to face, to show resistance to
2. To fulfil (an obligation, etc) fairly
3. To withstand (hard wear, etc)

stand well

To be in favour

stand with

To be consistent