standdown

[US]/ˈstænddaʊn/
[UK]/ˈstænddaʊn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.act of stopping or pausing; temporary suspension of work or operations; layoff period
v.leave the witness stand; withdraw; retire; retreat; stand down from alert state
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Example Sentences

the chairman decided to stand down after the scandal.

the candidate announced he would stand down from the race.

the troops were ordered to stand down after the ceasefire.

she decided to stand down as team captain.

the company ceo announced he would stand down next month.

the army general decided to stand down from his position.

the witness decided to stand down from the case.

after the investigation, the officer was asked to stand down.

the minister announced she would stand down from her post.

the soldiers were allowed to stand down after the training exercise.

the union leader decided to stand down after the dispute.

the security team stood down after the threat was resolved.

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