stand-down meaning

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stand-down (noun): a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness.

stand-down has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

stand-down as a noun

  1. a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness

    Synonyms: standdown

    Type of: abeyance

  2. (military) a temporary stop of offensive military action

    Synonyms: standdown

    Type of: stop

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