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    stand·off
    /ˈstandˌôf/

    noun

    • 1. a stalemate or deadlock between two equally matched opponents in a dispute or conflict: "the 16-day-old standoff was no closer to being resolved"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTANDOFF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Standoff is a noun that means a situation in which agreement in an argument does not seem possible, or an occasion when someone prevents officials from acting, usually by threatening violence. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of standoff with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

    • Standoff in French

      standoff translate: impasse [feminine]. Learn more in the...

    • Traditional

      STANDOFF translate: 僵局，僵持局面. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Norwegian Translation

      standoff - translate into Norwegian with the...

    • Simplified

      STANDOFF translate: 僵局，僵持局面. Learn more in the Cambridge...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › standoffStandoff Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word standoff as a noun, adjective, and verb. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of standoff.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › standoffSTANDOFF Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. the act or an instance of standing off or apart. a deadlock or stalemate. any situation or disposition of forces that counterbalances or neutralizes. rugby short for stand-off half. verb. intr to navigate a vessel so as to avoid the shore, an obstruction, etc. tr to keep or cause to keep at a distance. intr to reach a deadlock or stalemate.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTANDOFF | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of standoff, a noun that describes a situation in which agreement or victory is not possible. See how to use standoff in different contexts, such as arguments, competitions, or hostage situations.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTANDOFF definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A standoff is a situation in which neither of two opposing groups or forces will make a move until the other one does something, so nothing can happen until one of them gives way. Learn more about the word frequency, synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of standoff in different contexts.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › standoffStandoff - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A standoff happens when two people or groups can't move forward or proceed because of a disagreement, or when two teams have a tied score. In chess, a stalemate is a kind of standoff—when there's no way for a player to move without putting herself in check.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › standoffStandoff - definition of standoff by The Free Dictionary

    A standoff is a situation in which one force or party neutralizes or counterbalances the other and further action is prevented. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of the word standoff in different contexts and languages.