Stand still Meaning in English
expression
ˈstænd/ /ˈstɪɫ
STAND-stil
stˈænd/ /stˈɪl
STAND-stil
Definição
To remain upright and not move at all; to stay in one place without making any movement. Can also describe something that is not changing or progressing.
Uso & Nuances
Commonly used when giving physical instructions or describing situations needing no movement: 'Please stand still while I take your photo.' Can also metaphorically mean lack of progress. Often said sharply to children or in emergencies.
Spanish: quedarse quieto - estar quietoPortuguese (BR): ficar parado - permanecer imóvelPortuguese (PT): ficar parado - permanecer imóvelChinese (Simplified): 站着不动 - 静止不动Chinese (Traditional): 站著不動 - 靜止不動Hindi: स्थिर खड़ा रहनाArabic: قف ساكنًا - ابق ثابتًاBengali: স্থির দাঁড়ানোRussian: стоять неподвижноJapanese: じっと立つVietnamese: đứng yênKorean: 가만히 서 있다Turkish: kıpırdamadan durmakUrdu: ساکت کھڑا ہوناIndonesian: berdiri diam
Frases de Exemplo
Please stand still while I take your picture.
basic
The teacher asked the children to stand still in line.
basic
It's hard for the puppy to stand still.
basic
Everyone needs to stand still until the alarm stops.
natural
Time seemed to stand still when we heard the news.
natural
Just try to stand still and relax—it'll be over soon.
natural