stand-down
noun
1 stand-down
A suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness.
synonym: standdown.
Roget 723: pacification, conciliation; reconciliation, reconcilement; shaking of hands, accommodation, arrangement, adjustment; terms, compromise; amnesty, deed of release. peace offering; olive branch; ... show more
2 stand-down
military A temporary stop of offensive military action.
synonym: standdown.
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