stand down
Upper Intermediate (B2)neutral
To stop being in a fight or alert state, or to leave an important job or role.
"After the ceasefire was announced, the general ordered his troops to stand down."
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Stand down, kids, stand down.
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Stand down.
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Stand down.
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Stand down.
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Stand down.