Standing

Tamil Dictionary definitions for Standing

Standing : நின்று

Standing definition

p. pr. & vb. Noun. of Stand

Adjective.

  1. Remaining erect; not cut down; as, standing corn.
  2. Not flowing; stagnant; as, standing water.
  3. Not transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting; as, a standing color.
  4. 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.
  5. Not movable; fixed; as, a standing bed (distinguished from a trundle-bed).

Noun.

  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.
  3. Place to stand in; station; stand.
  4. Condition in society; relative position; reputation; rank; as, a man of good standing, or of high standing.