Definitions
1.verb(heading) To position or be positioned physically.
2.verb(heading) To position or be positioned mentally.
3.verb(heading) To position or be positioned socially.
4.verbOf a ship or its captain, to steer, sail (in a specified direction, for a specified destination etc.).
5.verbTo remain without ruin or injury.
6.verbTo stop asking for more cards; to keep one's hand as it has been dealt so far.
7.adjectiveErect, not cut down.
8.adjectivePerformed from an erect position."standing ovation"
9.adjectiveRemaining in force or status."standing committee"
10.adjectiveStagnant; not moving or flowing."standing water"
11.adjectiveNot transitory; not liable to fade or vanish; lasting."a standing colour"
12.adjectiveNot movable; fixed."a standing bed, distinguished from a trundle-bed"