standing program

noun

UK /ˈstændɪŋ ˈprəʊɡræm/

US /ˈstændɪŋ ˈproʊɡræm/

A standing program is a plan that stays the same and keeps going for a long time.

The school has a standing program that gives every kid a free book each month.

SYNONYMS

ongoing program permanent program continuous program regular program long-term program

RELATED WORDS

schedule routine policy initiative curriculum

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computer program that is always running in the background.

The standing program checks the system for errors every hour.

3. A recurring event or service that is always offered.

The library's standing program of story time happens every Saturday.

4. A fixed plan set by an organization that does not change often.

The company's standing program for safety training is reviewed once a year.