Standdown (Noun)
Meaning 1
(military) a temporary stop of offensive military action.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The air defense system was placed on standdown after the threat was neutralized.
- Due to the severe weather, the emergency response team was ordered to standdown and seek shelter.
- The crew was given a standdown after completing the grueling 24-hour mission.
- The standdown order was issued to all units after the enemy's surrender was confirmed.
- The company's IT department was put on standdown during the holiday weekend to allow for system maintenance.