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stand down
verb as in relinquish
Strongest matches
Strong matches
verb as in repeal
verb as in resign
Strong matches
noun as in ceasefire agreement
Example Sentences
Curry was cleared to play after coming through his 12-day stand-down period, and his inclusion in a full-strength side against Japan only points to England's need for a positive outcome.
The Marine Corps did order a 48-hour aircraft stand-down after the incident, which was the third recent aviation mishap.
Gen. Eric Smith, the acting commandant of the Marine Corps, ordered the stand-down while authorities searched near two South Carolina lakes for the missing FB-35B Lightning II aircraft.
On Friday, the Princess Royal attended a stand-down parade for 47 Squadron at RAF Brize Norton, attended by past and present personnel.
The aviators are required to complete a 24-hour stand-down between May 1 and May 5.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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