Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stand-easy
verb
/stænd ˈiː.zi/
Definition
A position in which a soldier stands with feet shoulder-width apart and hands clasped behind the back, intended for comfort during a period of waiting.
Examples
- During the parade, the soldiers were instructed to stand-easy while waiting for their command.
- After a long march, the troop was allowed to stand-easy for a brief respite.
Meaning
To assume a posture of ease or rest while still being in a standing position, often used in military contexts.
Synonyms
- relax
- ease
- rest
