to withdraw from an argument or position to avoid conflict
対立や立場から撤退して、衝突を避ける (tairitsu ya tachiba kara tettai shite, shōtotsu o sakeru)
"He decided to stand down instead of continuing the argument."
"彼は議論を続ける代わりに撤退することに決めました。" (Kare wa giron o tsudzukeru kawari ni **stand down** suru koto ni kimemashita.)
to briefly mention or discuss a subject
to calm down or relax when feeling tense or angry
to enter or get involved in something gradually
to be visible or noticeable on something
to tolerate or endure something unpleasant
to punish or criticize someone severely for wrongdoing
