stands down

as inrelinquish

as inrepeal
as inresign

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verb give up, let go

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Word Origin & History

Old English standan (class VI strong verb; past tense stod, past participle standen), from Proto-Germanic *sta-n-d- (cf. Old Norse standa, Old Saxon and Gothic standan, Old High German stantan, Swedish stå, Dutch staan, German stehen), from PIE root *sta- "to stand" (see stet).

Sense of "to exist, be present" is attested from c.1300. Meaning "to pay for as a treat" is from 1821. Phrase stands to reason (1620) is from earlier stands (is constant) with reason. Phrase stand pat is originally from poker (1882); stand down in the military sense of "go off duty" is first recorded 1916. Standing ovation attested by 1968; standing army is from c.1600.

Example Sentences for stands down

Stands down right, behind Schwarz and compares the picture with Lulu.

Did you observe that green chariot that stands down in the yard there, and came in more than an hour ago?

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