stand-indirective

noun

UK /ˈstænd ˌɪndɪˈrɛktɪv/

US /ˈstænd ˌɪndəˈrɛktɪv/

A stand-indirective is a rule that tells you to stay in one place.

The teacher gave a stand-indirective, so we all stayed by the door.

SYNONYMS

stay-put rule station-keeping order hold-position command remain-in-place instruction

RELATED WORDS

directive instruction command order rule

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A signal that means 'do not move from this spot.'

The guard's raised hand was a stand-indirective to the crowd.

3. A formal instruction in a game to keep your position.

The coach called a stand-indirective so the players would not run forward.

4. A written note telling someone to wait where they are.

She left a stand-indirective on the desk before leaving the room.