stand silent

Examples (10)

• The mourners stood silent before the coffin.
• He stood silent for a moment, gathering his thoughts.
• The students stood silent during the national anthem.
• She watched the scene, standing silent and still.
• When asked for his opinion, he simply stood silent.
• The guards stood silent at their posts.
• The crowd stood silent as the procession passed.
• He stood silent in the face of the accusations.
• The soldier stood silent at attention.
• They stood silent for a minute of remembrance.