Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stand-down

noun

/ˈstændˌdaʊn/

Definition

A period during which a person or group ceases their active participation in a situation or operation.

Examples

After the alert was lifted, the team received a stand-down order and returned to base.
The company instituted a stand-down to address workplace safety concerns.

Meaning

Stand-down refers to a situation when individuals, particularly in military or emergency services, are relieved from duty or are instructed to step back or disengage.