Pronunciation: /stænd stɪl/
noun a person's posture or position, especially when standing
A1 I like to watch the stand still of a statue in the park.
A2 The stand still of the traffic jam made me late for work.
B1 The stand still of the elevator was frustrating as I was in a hurry.
B2 The stand still of negotiations between the two companies lasted for weeks.
C1 The stand still of the stock market caused panic among investors.
C2 The stand still of political reforms in the country led to widespread protests.
adjective not moving or making any progress
A1 The cat stood still, waiting for the mouse to come closer.
A2 The statue in the park stood still, unaffected by the passing time.
B1 The soldier was trained to stand still during the drill exercises.
B2 The audience was asked to stand still during the performance.
C1 The mountain range stood still, towering over the landscape.
C2 The old oak tree stood still, its branches reaching towards the sky.
formal During the ceremony, it is important to stand still and remain quiet.
informal Hey, can you please stand still for a second so I can take a picture?
slang Yo, don't move! Just stand still and let me do my thing.
figurative In times of chaos, it's important to stand still and find your inner peace.
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