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Stand-up Meeting
Software Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A stand-up meeting is a brief daily gathering where team members synchronize their work and plan for the next 24 hours. It typically discusses what was done yesterday, what will be done today, and any blockers.
Example in context
“During the daily stand-up meeting, the developer reported progress on the authentication module and a blocker with the database connection.”
“Günlük ayaküstü toplantıda geliştirici, kimlik doğrulama modülündeki ilerlemeyi ve veritabanı bağlantısındaki bir engeli bildirdi.”
Where engineers use it
Stand-up meetings are typically held at the same time and place each day to keep teams aligned. Engineers use them to quickly share updates, identify impediments, and adjust their daily plan without lengthy status reports.
Synonyms: morning huddle, daily sync
Practice: can you use “Stand-up Meeting” at work?
You are a new team member. The scrum master asks you to run the daily stand-up. Summarize what you will ask each team member.
Show a model answer
“Let's have our stand-up meeting now to align on today's tasks.”
“Stand-up Meeting” in 21 languages
| English | Stand-up Meeting |
|---|---|
| Turkish | ayaküstü toplantı |
| French | mêlée quotidienne |
| German | tägliches Stand-up-Meeting |
| Spanish | reunión diaria de pie |
| Chinese | 每日站会 |
| Arabic | اجتماع الوقوف اليومي |
| Portuguese | reunião diária em pé |
| Russian | ежедневное стендап-совещание |
| Japanese | スタンドアップミーティング |
| Italian | riunione in piedi |
| Vietnamese | cuộc họp đứng hàng ngày |
| Hindi | स्टैंड-अप मीटिंग |
| Thai | การประชุมยืน |
| Indonesian | rapat berdiri harian |
| Korean | 스탠드업 미팅 |
| Bengali | স্ট্যান্ড-আপ মিটিং |
| Dutch | dagelijkse stand-up |
| Swedish | stående möte |
| Finnish | päivittäinen seisontapalaveri |
| Ukrainian | щоденна стендап-нарада |
Frequently asked questions
What does Stand-up Meeting mean in engineering?
A stand-up meeting is a brief daily gathering where team members synchronize their work and plan for the next 24 hours. It typically discusses what was done yesterday, what will be done today, and any blockers. In Software Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Stand-up Meeting?
Stand-up Meeting is pronounced /ˈstændʌp ˈmiːtɪŋ/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Stand-up Meeting used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “During the daily stand-up meeting, the developer reported progress on the authentication module and a blocker with the database connection.”
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