STAND-DOWN Definition & Meaning

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stand-down

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[ stand-doun ]

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noun

Military. a temporary cessation of offensive actions; cease-fire; truce:
a stand-down for the Christmas holidays.
a work stoppage or layoff.

stand down

verb

intr to resign or withdraw, esp in favour of another
intr to leave the witness box in a court of law after giving evidence
to go or be taken off duty

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of stand-down¹

First recorded in 1920–25; noun use of verb phrase stand down

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Curry was cleared to play after coming through his 12-day stand-down period, and his inclusion in a full-strength side against Japan only points to England's need for a positive outcome.

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The Marine Corps did order a 48-hour aircraft stand-down after the incident, which was the third recent aviation mishap.

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Gen. Eric Smith, the acting commandant of the Marine Corps, ordered the stand-down while authorities searched near two South Carolina lakes for the missing FB-35B Lightning II aircraft.

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On Friday, the Princess Royal attended a stand-down parade for 47 Squadron at RAF Brize Norton, attended by past and present personnel.

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The aviators are required to complete a 24-hour stand-down between May 1 and May 5.

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