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.
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   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.
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            An ancient thing of long standing.    --Bunyan.
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   3. Place to stand in; station; stand.
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            I will provide you a good standing to see his entry.
                                                  --Bacon.
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            I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing.
                                                  --Ps. lxix. 2.
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   4. Condition in society; relative position; reputation; rank;
      as, a man of good standing, or of high standing.
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   {Standing off} (Naut.), sailing from the land.

   {Standing on} (Naut.), sailing toward land.
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