Noun
standing ovation (plural standing ovations)
- Enthusiastic applause given by people who rise from a sitting position.
2011 November 12, “International friendly: England 1-0 Spain”, in BBC Sport:Lescott gave his finest England performance alongside his former Everton team-mate Phil Jagielka, who also excelled despite playing with a fractured toe, while Parker was given a deserved standing ovation when he was substituted late on.
2024 January 7, Gary Rose, “Manchester City 5-0 Huddersfield Town”, in BBC Sport:His entry to the game was greeted by a standing ovation from the home fans, who also chanted his name, and the Belgium playmaker served a reminder of his ability with an assist for Doku's goal.
Noun
standing ovation f (invariable)
- standing ovation
2020 September 25, Anna Lombardi, “Al comizio di Ivanka "Qui a Minneapolis ci vuole legge e ordine" [At Ivanka's rally "Here in Minneapolis we need law and order"]”, in la Repubblica:Il pubblico le rivolge una standing ovation. L'attesa è stata lunga.- The audience gives her a standing ovation. The wait has been long.
Further reading
- standing ovation in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana