established

5 definitions • 7 examples

accepted or respected because of having existed for a long period of time:

There are established procedures for dealing with emergencies.

an established firm/brand

used for describing someone who is known for doing a job well, because they have been doing it for a long time:

an established artist/star

The band doesn't make much money - it's just getting established.

to start growing successfully somewhere:

As the plants get established, they will need frequent watering.

used for describing a Church or religion that is the official one of a country:

The Methodists broke away from the established Church.

generally accepted or familiar, esp. because of having a long history:

an established procedure