status
ˈsteɪtəs
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Definition of status - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
conditionsituation or state of affairs
  • The status of the project is uncertain.
condition situation
2.
societyperson's social or professional position
  • Her status in the company is very high.
position rank standing
3.
reputationprestige or high standing
  • Winning the award boosted his status.
prestige reputation standing
4.
legalTECH.the legal condition of a person or thingTECH.
  • His status as a citizen was questioned.
condition
5.
technologyRarefunction in social media for posting messagesRare
  • She updated her status on Facebook.
message post update
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Expressions with status

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object that shows a person's wealth or social position
A luxury car is often seen as a status symbol.
the present condition or situation
The current status of the project is on hold.
post on Facebook sharing thoughts or updates
She updated her Facebook status to share her vacation photos..
current information about a flight, including delays or cancellations
Check the flight status before leaving for the airport.
current state of a person's romantic relationship
She updated her relationship status to 'in a relationship' on social media.
current situation of a person regarding having a paid job or not
Please update your work status if you recently changed jobs.

Origin of status

Latin, status (state, condition)

Terms with status included in their meaning

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relationship
inquiring about marital status
citizenship status
status of belonging to a particular nation
livingadj.
vital status
having life or being alive
oldadj.
past status
former or previous
marital status
unmarried person
welladj.
health status
in good health
relationship status
ask if someone has a romantic partner
romantic status
have a romantic partner in an ongoing way

Examples of status in a sentence

  • We need to update the status of the application.
  • His status as a leader was unquestionable.
  • The status of the artist rose quickly.
  • His status in the community was unmatched.
  • The promotion elevated her status at work.
  • The court reviewed his status under the new law.

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  1. French:statut, position, ...
  2. German:Status, Stellung, ...
  3. Italian:stato, status, ...
  4. Spanish:estado, estatus, ...
  5. Portuguese:estado, status, ...
  6. Chinese:状况, 地位, ...
  7. Japanese:状況, 地位, ...
  8. Arabic:وَضْع, مَكَانَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַצָּב, מַעֲמָד, ...
  10. Russian:статус, правовое положение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стан, статус, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थिति, पद, ...
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