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stand-down Definition

stand·-down (stand′do̵un′)

noun

the act or an instance of standing down (see the phrase stand down under stand)

stand-down Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • time: Does the membership rely on the stand-down times for other reasons?
  • parade: Most Home Guard units held a stand-down parade in late 1944.
  • period: The flying hours total for April has been increased from that of previous months despite the Easter stand-down period.

Noun used with modifier

  • weekend: There was local Hamilcar towing during the morning prior to the weekend stand-down.