General
as you were
What does as you were mean?
A command to resume the previous activity, canceling an interruption or a mistaken order.
"Belay that — as you were, everyone."
Origin
US and broader military command usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'as you were' mean?
It's a command to carry on and return to whatever you were doing, canceling an interruption or a mistaken order.
When is 'as you were' used?
After troops snap to attention or after an order is issued and then retracted, the leader says 'as you were' to have everyone resume their prior activity.
Is 'as you were' the same as 'at ease'?
They're related but not identical — 'at ease' relaxes a formation's posture, while 'as you were' specifically tells people to go back to what they were doing.
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