Cari
to stand off
[phrase form: stand]
01
menjauhkan, menghalau
to prevent a potential attacker from approaching by taking on a defensive posture
02
berdiri jauh, menjaga jarak
to remain at a certain distance away from something or someone
03
menangguhkan, memecat sementara
to let go of a worker, whether temporarily or permanently, due to a lack of available work
04
menjauh dari pantai, memindahkan kapal ke jarak yang aman
to move one's watercraft away from the sea coast
stand off
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Contoh
The security guards were trained to stand off any intruders with a strong and assertive presence.
The hikers were instructed on how to stand off any aggressive wildlife encounters by making themselves appear larger.
The restaurant had to stand off some staff during the slow winter months when customer traffic was significantly reduced.
Due to a sudden decline in orders, the factory had to stand off several workers until production picked up again.
In the offseason, the construction industry often stands off workers until new projects begin.
