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English 2 senses of the word stand-down:
NOUNstatestand-down, standdowna suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness
actstand-down, standdown(military) a temporary stop of offensive military action
Englishstand-down: 2 senses noun 1, state
MeaningA suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness.
Synonymstanddown
Broaderabeyance, suspensiontemporary cessation or suspension
Englishstand-down: 2 senses noun 2, act
Meaning(military) a temporary stop of offensive military action.
Synonymstanddown
Categorymilitary, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machineThe military forces of a nation
Broaderstop, stoppageThe act of stopping something
Spanishreceso

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