CEFR A2

stand still

verb phrase

Meaning

To remain in one place without moving.

Examples

The soldiers were trained to stand still at attention.
Please stand still for a moment while I take your picture.

Synonyms: remain motionless, stay put, hold still, freeze

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stand still (A2)

verb phrase

Pronunciation: stænd stɪl

Definition

To remain in one place without moving.

Examples

The soldiers were trained to stand still at attention.
Please stand still for a moment while I take your picture.
The deer stood still in the headlights, frozen by fear.

How to Use stand still

stand still (verb phrase): To remain in one place without moving. — "The children were told to stand still during the fire drill."

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