STAND DOWN


Meaning of STAND DOWN in English

1》 (also stand aside ) resign from a position or office.

2》 ( ~ or stand someone down ) relax or cause someone to relax after a state of readiness.

3》 (of a witness) leave the witness box after giving evidence.

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