Stand-to
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stand-to is a noun meaning (military) A state of readiness assumed by ground troops at dawn and dusk in wartime.
Meaning
(military) A state of readiness assumed by ground troops at dawn and dusk in wartime.
More Meanings
- (military) To assume such a state of readiness.
Example Sentences
"Stand-to" at dusk for about an hour, work all night, "stand-to" for an hour before dawn. That's the general programme.
I passed the word along the line for the company to stand-to arms. The N.C.O's whispered hoarsely into the dug-outs: ‘Stand-to, stand-to,’ and out the men tumbled with their rifles in their hands.
Word Forms
- stands-to
- stand-tos
- standing-to
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alert, standby, predawn, preparedness, preparation, procinct.
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