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stand-down: Meaning and Definition of
stand-down
Pronunciation: (stand'doun"), [key]
— n.
- a temporary cessation of offensive actions; cease-fire; truce: a stand-down for the Christmas holidays.
- a work stoppage or layoff.
See also:
- stand-down (Thesaurus)
