stand still (verb)

1. The model confidently strutted down the runway, causing heads to turn and photographers to stand still in awe.

2. In Greek mythology, Medusa's victims were turned to stone and forced to stand still for eternity.

3. During the religious ceremony, the congregation was asked to stand still in prayer and meditation.

4. Why did the scarecrow refuse to dance? Because it preferred to stand still in the field!