stand-down

[US]/[ˈstænd daʊn]/
[UK]/[ˈstænd daʊn]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a temporary suspension of military operations; a ceasefire.; an order to cease military operations.
v.(of military operations) to be suspended temporarily; to cease.; to order a cessation of military operations.

Phrases & Collocations

stand-down order

stand-down period

ordered stand-down

stand-down request

stand-down time

stand-down policy

stand-down procedure

Example Sentences

the police chief ordered a stand-down of all units following the incident.

due to the ongoing investigation, a temporary stand-down was implemented.

the military issued a stand-down order to assess equipment readiness.

after the fatal accident, the team initiated a full stand-down procedure.

the negotiator requested a stand-down from both sides to allow for talks.

a precautionary stand-down was called to investigate the software glitch.

the security team announced a scheduled stand-down for system maintenance.

the officer refused to comply with the unlawful stand-down order.

following the review, a partial stand-down of operations was necessary.

the company declared a stand-down to address safety concerns.

the firefighters initiated a stand-down after containing the blaze.

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