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noun
A time when soldiers are not on alert
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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noun
A time when developers are wrapping up the day
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
(military) a temporary stop of offensive military action
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: standdown
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: stop, stoppage
noun
a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: standdown
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: abeyance, suspension
History
Deverbal from stand down.
