stand still

• Sich nicht von der Stelle bewegen; aufhören, sich zu bewegen, oder jede körperliche Bewegung einstellen.

To remain in one place without moving; to stop moving or cease any physical motion.

1. Remain motionlessA2formal

   To stay in one place without moving.

   Stillstehen

   • The teacher told the students to stand still during the drill.
   • He stood still while the photographer took his picture.
   • The deer stood still in the middle of the road.

2. Stop progressingB2informal

   To cease to develop, advance, or change.

   Stillstand

   • Time seemed to stand still as they waited for news.
   • The project stood still due to a lack of funding.
   • Her career stood still after she moved to a new city.