Hands up!

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Urgency Signaled

Used in high-stress situations where immediate action is required; suggests danger or emergency.

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Hands up! Drop the weapon now!

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Power Dynamics

Implies a power imbalance, with the speaker asserting control over the listener.

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Hands up, everyone! Stay where you are.

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Compliance Expected

Expresses an expectation for the listener to follow the command without resistance.

Illustration for Compliance Expected

Hands up and turn around slowly.

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