free-standing

/ˌfriː ˈstændɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌfriː ˈstændɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)

free-standing — adjective

1. made to stand by itself instead of being fixed to a wall, cabinet, or other supp

1.形容詞B2
釋義

made to stand by itself instead of being fixed to a wall, cabinet, or other support

例句

Asher rolled the free-standing whiteboard closer to the meeting table.

free-standing + movable equipment noun

Rania chose a free-standing lamp for the dark reading corner.

common home item collocation

同義詞
  • standalone

    often used for single units or devices, especially in technical contexts

  • self-supporting

    emphasizes that the object can hold itself up safely

  • unattached

    only says it is not joined to something else, not that it is meant to stand alone

反義詞
  • built-in

    fixed into a wall, cabinet, or larger fitted unit

  • wall-mounted

    attached directly to a wall instead of standing on the floor

文法句型

free-standing + noun

be + free-standing

用法筆記

Most often describes furniture, appliances, and fixtures that are designed to stand on the floor by themselves. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about something existing as its own unit rather than being part of a larger whole.

常見錯誤

❌We need a free-standing wall lamp.
✅We need a wall-mounted lamp' or 'a free-standing floor lamp.
💡A free-standing item supports itself instead of hanging on a wall.

2. existing or working on its own instead of forming part of a larger system, group

2.形容詞C1
釋義

existing or working on its own instead of forming part of a larger system, group, or text

例句

Padma runs a free-standing clinic that is not owned by any hospital.

independent organization, not part of a parent institution

The museum published a free-standing guide for visitors who skipped the tour.

can be used on its own

同義詞
  • independent

    broader and can describe people, groups, or ideas in many ways

  • separate

    emphasizes being kept apart, not necessarily working fully on its own

  • self-contained

    stresses that everything needed is included within the unit itself

反義詞
  • integrated

    formed as part of a larger system or structure

  • dependent

    needing support from another body to function

  • subsidiary

    existing under the control of a larger parent organization

文法句型

free-standing + noun

be + free-standing

用法筆記

Often used for organizations, documents, and course units that can exist separately from a larger body. Distinguish from sense 1, which describes a physical object that is not attached to another structure.

常見錯誤

❌This appendix is free-standing, so it is attached at the end.
✅This appendix is not free-standing; it belongs to the report.
💡A free-standing section can be read or used by itself.