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    stand down

    US /stænd daʊn/

    ・

    UK /stænd daun/

    A1
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo end a state of readiness, e.g. for war
    King Edward's army would not stand down until he gave the order
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo withdraw, e.g. from a fight or contest
    Simon chose to stand down from the fight with the bully
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo resign or withdraw from a position.
    The CEO decided to stand down after the scandal.

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    Curfew begins in LA as California governor attacks Trump for 'inflaming' protests | BBC News

    09:37Curfew begins in LA as California governor attacks Trump for 'inflaming' protests | BBC News
    • Dwight Eisenhower federalized the National Guard, told them to stand down and stop interfering with black kids making it to the schools.

      Dwight Eisenhower federalized the National Guard, told them to stand down and stop interfering with black kids making it to the schools.

    • Dwight Eisenhower federalized the National Guard, told them to stand down and stop interfering with Black kids making it to the schools.

      Dwight Eisenhower federalized the National Guard, told them to stand down and stop interfering with Black kids making it to the schools.

    B1

    The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1

    48:30The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1
    • The disaster in Norway forced Chamberlain to stand down as Prime Minister on May the 10th,

      The disaster in Norway forced Chamberlain to stand down as Prime Minister on May the 10th,

    • The disaster in Norway forced Chamberlain to stand down as Prime Minister on May the 10th and

      The disaster in Norway forced Chamberlain to stand down as Prime Minister on May the 10th and

    B1

    FANTASTIC! STOP THE PRESSES! ? Stephen A. brushes off LeBron's big dunk in Lakers' loss | First Take

    05:20FANTASTIC! STOP THE PRESSES! ? Stephen A. brushes off LeBron's big dunk in Lakers' loss | First Take
    • We got to just stand down and a point because if we don't do that, I have a we are hating on the kid enough.

      We got to just stand down and a point because if we don't do that, I have a we are hating on the kid enough.

    • We got to just stand down and applaud because if we don't do that, we are hating on the king.

      We got to just stand down and applaud because if we don't do that, we are hating on the king.

    B1

    Joe Biden ends re-election campaign | BBC News

    06:24Joe Biden ends re-election campaign | BBC News
    • You're watching BBC News, some breaking news from the United States where President Joe Biden has said that he is going to stand down from the presidential race and not seek re-election to the White House in November.

      You're watching BBC News, some breaking news from the United States where President Joe Biden has said that he is going to stand down from the presidential race and not seek re-election to the White House in November.

    • You're watching BBC News and breaking news from the United States, where President Joe Biden has said that he is going to stand down from the presidential race and not seek re-election to the White House in November.

      You're watching BBC News and breaking news from the United States, where President Joe Biden has said that he is going to stand down from the presidential race and not seek re-election to the White House in November.

    B1

    IMPERATIVES – How to give commands in English

    13:39IMPERATIVES – How to give commands in English
    • Private E, stand down. All right? Let's start off with "please", "please and thank you".

      Private E, stand down. All right? Let's start off with "please", "please and thank you".

    • Stand down.

      Stand down.

    A2

    Lie Detector | Anwar Jibawi

    05:58Lie Detector | Anwar Jibawi
    • Stand down boys

      Stand down boys

    • Stand down, boys.

      Stand down, boys.

    A2

    Sucker for Pain - Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa & Imagine Dragons w/ Logic & Ty Dolla $ign ft X Ambassadors

    04:58Sucker for Pain - Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa & Imagine Dragons w/ Logic & Ty Dolla $ign ft X Ambassadors
    • Never stand down, made our own way.

      Never stand down, made our own way.

    • Never stand down, made our own way

      Never stand down, made our own way

    B2

    Gen V - Sam Kills a Guard (S1E3) | Movieclips

    02:00Gen V - Sam Kills a Guard (S1E3) | Movieclips
    • Stand down!

      Stand down!

    • Stand down!

      Stand down!

    A2

    Harry Potter is Dead | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

    04:51Harry Potter is Dead | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
    • Stand down, Neville.

      Stand down, Neville.

    • Stand down, Neville.

      Stand down, Neville.

    B1

    SPIDERMAN vs VENOM in Kamen Rider Style

    04:53SPIDERMAN vs VENOM in Kamen Rider Style
    • And I will not stand down until Earth is safe from monsters like you!

      And I will not stand down until Earth is safe from monsters like you!

    • I will not stand down until Earth is safe from monster like YOU!!!

      I will not stand down until Earth is safe from monster like YOU!!!

    B1