Pronunciation: /stænd əˈluːf/
verb to stay away or remain distant from others
A1 She prefers to stand aloof from the crowd at parties.
A2 The shy boy tends to stand aloof in social situations.
B1 It is important to not stand aloof when working on group projects.
B2 Some people mistakenly believe that standing aloof makes them appear more sophisticated.
C1 The politician's decision to stand aloof from the controversial issue was met with criticism.
C2 In certain situations, it may be necessary to stand aloof in order to maintain objectivity.
adverb in a manner that keeps one at a distance or apart from others
A1 She prefers to stand aloof from the crowd during parties.
A2 The new student stood aloof from the rest of the class, feeling shy and unsure.
B1 He tends to stand aloof in social situations, observing rather than participating.
B2 Despite being in a group, she always manages to stand aloof and maintain her independence.
C1 The politician chose to stand aloof from the controversy, refusing to take sides.
C2 In order to remain impartial, the judge must stand aloof from any personal biases or opinions.
formal It is important to maintain a professional demeanor and stand aloof from office gossip.
informal I prefer to stand aloof from drama and just focus on my work.
slang I always stand aloof from the haters, they're just jealous.
figurative Sometimes it's better to stand aloof from a situation and observe before getting involved.
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