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standing ovation Definition

standing ovation

noun

an enthusiastic outburst of applause in which some or all members of the audience rise to their feet

standing ovation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • receive: They received a standing ovation at the end of their set.
  • get: Needless to say he got a standing ovation at the end of the solo!
  • earn: With proper practice, you are sure to impress your potential employer and earn a standing ovation!
  • give: Kelly was given a standing ovation by some members of the sell-out crowd who treated the cast to three curtain calls.
  • deserve: In summary, I found that Sylvie deserved all 4 standing ovations that she received.
  • win: It was pitched at just the right level and won an unusual standing ovation, with all but UKIP's MEPs standing.

Preposition: at

  • end: They received a standing ovation at the end of their set.

Adjective modifier

  • well-deserved: He finished his set to a well-deserved standing ovation.
  • prolonged: The resultant prolonged standing ovation is a memory that will stay with United fans for many years to come.
  • spontaneous: In Paris in 1998, the film got a spontaneous standing ovation on both nights it was shown.
  • long: There was a long standing ovation at the end which told me that people really appreciated the second act.
  • rapturous: The audience gave him a rapturous standing ovation which lasted at least 14 seconds.
  • rousing: A rousing standing ovation is what they deserved and got.

Preposition: on

  • night: In Paris in 1998, the film got a spontaneous standing ovation on both nights it was shown.

Noun used with modifier

  • minute: The night I went, she had a 15 minute standing ovation!

Preposition: from

  • crowd: Or you take your bow on the stage and get a standing ovation from the crowd.
  • audience: The film received a standing ovation from audiences at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival, where it moved many to tears.
  • delegate: We helped and the Alliance and Matt helped and both received a standing ovation from the 1200 delegates to the founding conference.
  • spectator: Both races earned the drivers a standing ovation from the spectators.

Preposition: by

  • member: Kelly was given a standing ovation by some members of the sell-out crowd who treated the cast to three curtain calls.