on stun
The phrase "on stun" is commonly used in science fiction, particularly in the Star Trek series, and has entered informal idiomatic use to describe a non-lethal, stunning effect.
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Definition
B2Science Fiction
(technical)A setting on an energy weapon designed to temporarily incapacitate a target without causing permanent harm.
Example
- The captain ordered the crew to set their phasers on stun to subdue the intruders.
C1Informal
(idiomatic)To a degree that is astonishing or overwhelming.
Example
- The new movie's special effects were on stun, leaving the audience in awe.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on stun":