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Definition

To wait; to stop pursuing, stop fighting, or relax from a heightened readiness posture.

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In Context

  • "They ordered the troops to stand down for the moment."
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Opposite In Meaning

  • square off
  • square up
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Related Idioms

s

stand by

To wait in expectation of some event; to be ready.

 b

be down with

To be alright, okay, or in agreement with; approve of; stand for; to a…

 w

wind down

To relax; to get rid of stress; to destress.

 d

down tools

To stop work, especially when taking industrial action.

 p

put the brakes on

To stop (an event, action, or process) or to slow it down.

 h

hold one's fire

Wait, don't retaliate, calm down, be quiet.
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