HyperDic: standdown

English > 2 senses of the word standdown:
NOUNstatestanddown, stand-downa suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness
actstanddown, stand-down(military) a temporary stop of offensive military action
English > standdown: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningA suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness.
Synonymstand-down
Broaderabeyance, suspensiontemporary cessation or suspension
English > standdown: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaning(military) a temporary stop of offensive military action.
Synonymstand-down
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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