ALL meanings of standing ovation
stand·ing o·va·tion
S s - noun standing ovation rising to applaud 1
- countable noun standing ovation If a speaker or performer gets a standing ovation when they have finished speaking or performing, the audience stands up to clap in order to show its admiration or support. 0
- noun standing ovation a round of applause where people stand up to show they enjoyed the performance very much 0
- noun standing ovation an enthusiastic outburst of applause in which some or all members of the audience rise to their feet 0