🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

暂停活动

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zàntíng huódòng

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Standdown/ˈstænd.daʊn/
nounverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #8500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"工厂宣布进行例行维护的暂停活动。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A temporary cessation of work, activity, or military readiness.

    "The factory announced a scheduled standdown for routine maintenance and safety checks."
  2. 2

    The withdrawal of a person from a position, competition, or trial.

    "Her sudden standdown from the board of directors surprised industry analysts."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the phrasal verb 'stand down', originating in mid-20th-century military terminology to describe troops withdrawing from active duty or combat readiness. Over time, the noun form evolved to refer generally to a suspension of activity, work stoppage, or a rest period.

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