an instruction that you give to your bank to pay somebody a fixed amount of money from your account on the same day each week/month, etc.
Example:
- to set up a standing order
- to pay by standing order
Related words and phrases
an order for something that is repeated every week, month, etc.
Example:
- The restaurant placed a standing order for a side of beef every month.
a military order that must always be obeyed
Example:
- We had a standing order never to go out on patrol alone.
a rule that says how a parliament, committee, etc. should operate
Example:
- The council's standing orders require you to withdraw from the meeting while the matter is discussed.