stand-down
Americannoun
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Military. a temporary cessation of offensive actions; cease-fire; truce.
a stand-down for the Christmas holidays.
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a work stoppage or layoff.
verb
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(intr) to resign or withdraw, esp in favour of another
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(intr) to leave the witness box in a court of law after giving evidence
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to go or be taken off duty
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Leave a witness stand, as in The judge told her to stand down . [Late 1600s]
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Withdraw, as from a political contest or a game or race, as in Harry decided to stand down as a candidate for mayor . [Late 1800s]
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Go off duty, as in The American forces were ordered to stand down . [Early 1900s]
Etymology
Origin of stand-down
First recorded in 1920–25; noun use of verb phrase stand down
Example Sentences
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They include 'smart' gumshields that measure the forces players heads withstand in a tackle, pitchside doctors, mandatory assessments and stand-down periods for players diagnosed with having had a concussion.
From BBC
The boats were rejecting commands and were unable to reliably maneuver away from other traffic, prompting a safety stand-down, according to people familiar with the exercise.
If Kildunne, who turned 26 on Monday, comes through her mandatory minimum 12-day stand-down period without showing further concussion symptoms, she will be fit for a potential semi-final on Saturday, 20 September.
From BBC
The England full-back was forced off in the second half of England's Pool A win on Saturday and faces a mandatory minimum 12-day stand-down period after showing concussion symptoms.
From BBC
Curry was cleared to play after coming through his 12-day stand-down period, and his inclusion in a full-strength side against Japan only points to England's need for a positive outcome.
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