English Dictionary

stand still

動詞

比喩的用法 時々

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

日本語の意味

動かずにじっとしている / その場で静止する

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

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。

意味（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.

stands still （ present singular third-person ）

standing still （ participle present ）

stood still （ participle past ）

stood still （ past ）