Phrasal Verbs With 'Stand Down'

We have 2 phrasal verb definitions related to 'Stand Down'.

Stand down

Meaning:

Leave a job or position so that someone else can take it

Example:

The minister announced her intention to STAND DOWN at the next election.

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Stand down

Meaning:

Finish being asked questions in a court

Example:

The judge told the witness to STAND DOWN after the questioning.

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Stand about Stand around Stand aside Stand back Stand by Stand for Stand in for Stand off Stand out Stand up Stand up for Stand up to

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