stand still
a standstill
A period in which something is stopped or halted. The speeding police car, with its flashing lights and siren, brought all the other drivers to a standstill Our research came to a standstill after a sudden reduction in funding.
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stand still
A command for one to stop moving. Stand still so I can look at your cut. Stand still! Quit squirming!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- a standstill
- standstill
- bring (someone or something) to a standstill
- bring to a standstill
- come to a standstill
- bring to rest
- bring (something) to rest
- bring to a halt
- bring (someone or something) to a halt
- halt