Stand-down

2 definitions found

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  stand-down
       n 1: a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state
            of readiness [syn: {standdown}]
       2: (military) a temporary stop of offensive military action
          [syn: {standdown}]



From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  standdown
       n 1: a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state
            of readiness [syn: {stand-down}]
       2: (military) a temporary stop of offensive military action
          [syn: {stand-down}]