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stand 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. 1.To wait; to stop pursuing or fighting.
  2. 2.To withdraw or retire from a position or from a team.

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