standdown
/ˈstændˌdaʊn/
verb
- To step back or withdraw from a position, duty, or conflict.
- The general ordered the soldiers to stand down from alert status.
- The candidate stood down from the race to support her opponent.
- After the argument, she decided to stand down and let him speak.
noun
- A period of rest or relief from activity, especially in a military or work context.
- The factory declared a standdown for maintenance and repairs.
- After the emergency, the team enjoyed a well-deserved standdown.
- The troops were given a standdown after weeks of intense training.
- The act of stepping back from a position of authority or conflict.
- His standdown from the committee was unexpected but respected.
- The leader's standdown allowed for a peaceful transition of power.
- A standdown in the negotiations gave both sides time to reconsider.
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