stand-down

• Существительное, обозначающее приостановку или ослабление состояния готовности или боевой готовности, а также временное прекращение наступательных военных действий.

A noun referring to a suspension or relaxation from an alert state or state of readiness, or a temporary stop of offensive military action.

1. Suspension of alert or readinessB2formal

   A period of suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness.

   Отбой

   • The military declared a stand-down after the exercise ended.
   • The crew was given a stand-down to rest after the long mission.
   • Following the emergency, a stand-down was ordered to allow for recovery.

   Синонимыbreatherletuplullpauserecessrelaxationrespiterest

   Антонимыalertreadiness

2. Temporary cessation of military actionB2formal

   A temporary stop of offensive military operations.

   Временное прекращение военных действий

   • The general ordered a stand-down to allow for negotiations.
   • A stand-down was announced to prevent further escalation.
   • The troops observed a stand-down during the ceasefire.

   Синонимыarmisticehaltpausesuspensiontruce

   Антонимыassaultattackoffensiveonslaught