Meanings of proper standing in English

He was the first to get a proper standing ovation.

As a man about town Vane-Basingwell may feel free to consort with vicious companions and still maintain his proper standing.

In assuming the proper standing position, stand with your back to the wall, touching it with heels, buttocks, shoulders and head.

Australia no longer kneels at the foot of the empire, but neither is it allowed proper standing as a source of world culture.

This proves that wealth is not a hindrance, but rather a help towards attaining a proper standing in the chosen field of labor.

"If I were quite sure that she is of a proper standing."

"To give those girls their proper standing in society."

"No, I only wish to bring the beauty of your artistry to its proper standing in Rhíminee," Kylith said, patting Atre's arm.

"A small, select group with proper standing and credentials will greet you in Blackburne's honored-guest corridor, Monsieur Fontaine," said the Crown governor's chief aide.