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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A time when soldiers are not on alert
2. 2
   (military) a temporary stop of offensive military action wordnet
3. 3
   A time when developers are wrapping up the day
4. 4
   a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

abeyancearmisticebreakcaesuracease fireday off

Etymology

Deverbal from stand down.

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