
Stationary
Physical Stillness
Refers to an object completely at rest, often temporarily during activities.

Everyone stood stationary during the minute of silence.
Not In Operation
Used for machinery or equipment that currently isn't functioning or being used.

The factory machinery was stationary for maintenance.
Awaiting Action
Often refers to someone or something paused, waiting for a signal to move or act.

The athletes remained stationary at their marks, awaiting the start signal.
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At restFixImmobileInactiveInertMotionStagnantStill
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