Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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verb
To wait; to stop pursuing, stop fighting, or relax from a heightened readiness posture.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: square off, square up
verb
To withdraw or retire from a position or from a team.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: ambitransitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: resign, stand aside, step down
Antonyms: none provided
History
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