status - Simple English Wiktionary (original) (raw)

status is on the Academic Word List.

• IPA (key): /ˈsteɪtəs/

1. (countable & uncountable) Your status is your level, role, or situation in a group or society.
   Mike Hooper has retained his status as Liverpool's current No 1 goalkeeper.
   With the change in employment status came changes in responsibilities and pay.
   In many countries, the ability to speak English is a sign or high social status.
2. The status of something is its situation at a particular time.
   What is the status of the repairs?

• standing
• prestige