Stand down Meaning in English
expression
ˈstænd/ /ˈdaʊn
STAND-down
stˈænd/ /dˈaʊn
stand-DOWN
Definition
To leave a position of duty or authority, often by choice, or to stop being ready for action.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal or military contexts: 'stand down' means to leave a position or stop being on alert. Also used for resigning from jobs or public roles. Not the same as 'sit down' (literally sit). Can be used as a command: 'Stand down!'.
Spanish: retirarse - dejar el cargoPortuguese (BR): afastar-se - renunciar (cargo)Portuguese (PT): afastar-se - demitir-se (cargo)Chinese (Simplified): 退下 - 辞职Chinese (Traditional): 退下 - 辭職Hindi: पद छोड़ना - पीछे हटनाArabic: يتنحى - ينسحبBengali: সরে দাঁড়ানো - দায়িত্ব ত্যাগ করাRussian: отступить - уйти в отставку - отказаться от полномочийJapanese: 退く（しりぞく） - 辞任するVietnamese: rút lui - từ chứcKorean: 물러나다 - 사임하다Turkish: geri çekilmek - görevden ayrılmakUrdu: دستبردار ہونا - استعفیٰ دیناIndonesian: mengundurkan diri - mundur
Example Sentences
The general ordered the soldiers to stand down.
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He decided to stand down as company president.
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After the threat was over, everyone was told to stand down.
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You did your best—now it’s time to stand down and let someone else try.
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When the alarm was called off, the guards were told to stand down immediately.
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If you disagree, you don’t have to stand down—let’s talk about it.
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