phrasal verb

Stand down

Letter SInseparable

2Sections

Leave a job or position so that someone else can take it

Meanings

  • Leave a job or position so that someone else can take it (intransitive, International English)
  • Finish being asked questions in a court (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • The minister announced her intention to STAND DOWN at the next election.
  • The judge told the witness to STAND DOWN after the questioning.

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