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standing
adjectivenounB1
/ˈstandɪŋ/The state or condition of being upright on one's feet; also, an established position, reputation, or duration.
standing army
nounC1/C2
/ˌstænd.ɪŋ ˈɑː.mi/A permanent, professional military force maintained in peacetime as well as during war.
standing broad jump
nounLow
/ˈstandɪŋ brɔːd dʒʌmp/A track and field athletic event where the participant jumps horizontally for distance from a stationary, standing position without a run-up.
standing chop
nounLow (specialized, technical)
/ˈstandɪŋ tʃɒp/A chop delivered to an opponent who is standing upright, typically in combat sports like boxing, kickboxing, or martial arts, as opposed to a grounded opponent.
standing committee
nounC1
/ˈstændɪŋ kəˈmɪti/A permanent committee established within an organization or legislative body to operate continuously, handling ongoing issues or oversight.
standing crop
nounC1 (Specialized)
/ˈstændɪŋ krɒp/Crops that are currently growing and have not yet been harvested.
standing cup
nounRare (Technical/Antique)
/ˈstændɪŋ kʌp/A tall drinking vessel with a stem and base, designed to stand upright.
standing cypress
nounLow
/ˌstændɪŋ ˈsaɪprəs/A tall, showy, biennial wildflower native to the southern and eastern United States, characterized by bright red, tubular flowers arranged on a slender, erect stalk.
standing desk
nounC1
/ˈstændɪŋ dɛsk/A desk designed for use while standing, typically with an adjustable height.
standing order
nounB2
/ˌstæn.dɪŋ ˈɔː.dər/A recurring instruction given to a bank to make regular, fixed payments to another account or organisation on specified dates.
standing rigging
nounC2
/ˈstandɪŋ ˈrɪɡɪŋ/The system of wires, cables, and ropes on a sailing vessel that supports the masts and does not move during normal sailing operations.
standing room
nounB2
/ˈstændɪŋ ˌruːm/Space for people to stand, typically in a venue when all seats are occupied.
standing wave
nounSpecialized
/ˈstændɪŋ weɪv/A wave that oscillates in time but whose peak amplitude profile does not move in space, often due to the interference of two waves traveling in opposite directions.
standish
nounLow
/ˈstandɪʃ/A stand or holder for pens, ink, and other writing materials.
standoff
adjectivenounverbC1
/ˈstandɒf/A situation where two opposing parties are at a deadlock, unable or unwilling to resolve their differences, often involving a tense confrontation.
standoff insulator
nounC1/C2 (Specialized Technical Vocabulary)
/ˈstændɒf ˈɪnsjʊleɪtə/A hardware component that physically separates and electrically insulates an electrical conductor from the structure to which it is attached, preventing the flow of current.
standoff missile
nounlow
/ˈstændɒf ˈmɪsaɪl/A missile designed to be launched from a distance, allowing the launching platform to remain out of range of enemy defenses.
standout
adjectivenounB2
/ˈstandaʊt/Something or someone that is conspicuously excellent, superior, or prominent compared to others.
standover man
nounLow
/ˈstandəʊvə ˌman/A person who uses intimidation or threats to extort money or gain compliance from others, typically in criminal contexts.
standpat
adjectivenounLow
/ˈstandpat/A person who resists or opposes change; especially in politics, someone who adheres strictly to traditional policies.

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