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Rarestand down
The correct spelling is stand down.
How to pronounce stand down
verb
Say it like: Sta-nd -dow-n
The correct spelling is stand down. To wait; to stop pursuing or fighting. For example: "They ordered the troops to stand down for the moment."
Usage Examples
“They ordered the troops to stand down for the moment.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To wait; to stop pursuing or fighting.
- 2.To withdraw or retire from a position or from a team.
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