phrasal verb

Stand down

Rank #2012Letter 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

  • We can't STAND DOWN from the deal now.
  • She's threatening to STAND DOWN.
  • Don't STAND DOWN on your promises.

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