stand still

Verb

figuratively sometimes

(sometimes figuratively) To stop moving, to remain motionless.

Japanese Meaning

動かずにじっとしている / その場で静止する

What is this buttons?

When the alarm sounded, everyone had to stand still until the guide gave the signal to move.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

警報が鳴ったとき、ガイドが動いてよい合図をするまで、みんなはじっとしていなければなりませんでした。

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Sense（1）

(sometimes figuratively) To stop moving, to remain motionless.

Time seemed to stand still as an idea came to him. He could not outrun the car behind him, but he could outdrive his opponent. And the Fiat was more nimble.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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stands still

（ present singular third-person ）

standing still

（ participle present ）

stood still

（ participle past ）

stood still

（ past ）

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