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Rarestand off
The correct spelling is stand off.
How to pronounce stand off
verb
Say it like: Sta-nd -off
The correct spelling is stand off. To stand some distance apart from something or someone. For example: "He stood off from the fire, for fear of getting scorched."
Usage Examples
“He stood off from the fire, for fear of getting scorched.”
“We took hold of anything that might serve as a weapon to stand off the menacing group of young men.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To stand some distance apart from something or someone.
- 2.To prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offensive posture.
- 3.To move away from shore.
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