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."

Synonyms of stand still

Words with a similar meaning to stand still:

• remain motionless
• stay put
• hold still
• freeze

Antonyms of stand still

Words with the opposite meaning to stand still:

• move
• go
• walk

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