Found 1 items, similar to Standing off.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Standing off Standing \Stand"ing\, n. 1. The act of stopping, or coming to a stand; the state of being erect upon the feet; stand. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] An ancient thing of long standing. --Bunyan. [1913 Webster] 3. Place to stand in; station; stand. [1913 Webster] I will provide you a good standing to see his entry. --Bacon. [1913 Webster] I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing. --Ps. lxix. 2. [1913 Webster] 4. Condition in society; relative position; reputation; rank; as, a man of good standing, or of high standing. [1913 Webster] Standing off (Naut.), sailing from the land. Standing on (Naut.), sailing toward land. [1913 Webster]