stand still (Meaning)

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stand still (v)

remain in place; hold still; remain fixed or immobile

The statue stood still in the park, its imposing presence casting a shadow over the grass.
The car came to a sudden stand still as the traffic lights turned red.
The hikers paused to stand still and listen for any signs of wildlife.
The ballerina stood still on stage, waiting for the cue to begin her performance.
The pianist's fingers stood still on the keys, the music hanging in the air.
The child stood still in the street, transfixed by the sight of a butterfly.
The deer stood still in the forest, its ears twitching at the sound of approaching footsteps.
The horse stood still outside the barn, its nostrils flaring as it waited for its rider.
The photographer stood still, waiting for the perfect moment to capture the sunset.
The clock stood still, its hands frozen in time as the power outage struck.

remain in place; hold still; remain fixed or immobile

halt, deadlock,gridlock, standoff, impasse, stalemate, jam, spot, fix, morass

No antonyms found.

The statue stood still in the park, its imposing presence casting a shadow over the grass.

The car came to a sudden stand still as the traffic lights turned red.

The hikers paused to stand still and listen for any signs of wildlife.

The ballerina stood still on stage, waiting for the cue to begin her performance.