Law Enforcement Commands

noun a command or instruction that cancels or reverses a previous order

• The general issued a counterorder to halt the troops' advance.
• The boss gave a counterorder to cancel the meeting.
• I got a counterorder to switch shifts at work.
• Her decision to leave was like a counterorder to my plans.

noun a restraint or limit placed on someone or something

verb to hold or restrain someone or something

adverb in a backward direction

• Please remember to keep back from the edge of the platform while waiting for the train.
• Hey, can you keep back a bit so I can have some space too?
• Yo, dude, keep back, I'm trying to concentrate here.
• It's important to keep back your emotions and think logically in this situation.

noun a position of rest or sleep

verb to put or set something in a horizontal position

• After a long day of work, it is important to lay down and rest.
• Let's lay down on the couch and watch a movie.
• I'm so tired, I just want to lay down and chill for a bit.
• It's time to lay down our differences and work together towards a common goal.

verb to close something tightly or to stop talking

adverb used to emphasize the command to be quiet or stop talking

• Please refrain from speaking any further.
• Can you please just shut up for a minute?
• Hey, shut up and let me finish talking!
• The noise of the city never truly shuts up.

noun a cessation of movement or action

verb to cease or discontinue

• Please stop talking during the meeting.
• Can you stop texting for a minute and pay attention?
• Hey, stop being such a buzzkill!
• Sometimes we need to stop and smell the roses.