Stand Down

Synonyms of stand down

• retreat
• withdraw
• step down

Antonyms of stand down

• continue
• proceed
• advance

Collocations of stand down

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Frequency: 70 %

The general issued an order to stand down and cease fire.

stand down

Frequency: 60 %

The soldiers were instructed to stand down after the peace treaty was signed.

stand down

Frequency: 50 %

The security team was told to stand down once the threat had been neutralized.

stand down

Frequency: 40 %

The activists agreed to stand down and end their protest peacefully.

Idiomatic Expressions for stand down

• Phrase: stand down
  Meaning: to relax or take a break from a stressful situation
  Usage: After a long day at work, I like to stand down with a cup of tea and a good book.