ビジネス英語口語表現687：to stand down
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Today’s lesson of colloquial expression
687. to stand down 警備態勢を解く、身を引く
- this means to move out of a position of readiness to fight; used especially in the military
1. After ten tense hours at their posts, searching into the darkness for signs of the enemy, the soldiers receive orders to stand down.
2. Tell our officers to stand down until further notice!
