stand down (stand down)

Phrasal-verb Behavior

Signification

to withdraw from an argument or position to avoid conflict

se retirer d'une discussion ou position pour éviter un conflit (se retirer d'une discussion ou position pour éviter un conflit)

"He decided to stand down instead of continuing the argument."

"Il a décidé de se retirer au lieu de continuer la discussion." (Il a décidé de se retirer au lieu de continuer la discussion.)

to understand new concepts or ideas fast

to suggest or imply something indirectly about the future

to explain something in simpler parts for someone

to prepare or adjust an instrument for better performance

to become known accidentally; to escape from secrecy

to help someone with something