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standoff — UK US (also stand off) /ˈstændɒf/ noun [C] ► a situation in which agreement in an argument does not seem possible: standoff between sb and sb »The standoff between potential buyers and sellers has effects throughout the economy. »The major issue… … Financial and business terms
standoff — noun a) A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring. I dont want to get involved in the standoff between those two. b) A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists… … Wiktionary
standoff — noun a nuclear standoff Syn: deadlock, stalemate, impasse; draw, tie, dead heat; suspension of hostilities, lull … Thesaurus of popular words
standoff — noun (C) a situation in which neither side in a fight or battle can gain an advantage … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
standoff — noun 1. the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided the game ended in a draw their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie • Syn: ↑draw, ↑tie • Derivationally related forms: ↑tie (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
standoff coat — noun : a double coat (as of some dogs) in which thick underhair supports profuse long hair so that it stands out from the body … Useful english dictionary
standoff half — noun : a rugby halfback whose position is between the scrum half and the three quarter backs called also fly half … Useful english dictionary
Mexican standoff — noun a situation in which no one can emerge as a clear winner • Hypernyms: ↑situation * * * noun Usage: usually capitalized M : draw 3b, deadlock * * * Mexican standoff noun (US informal) An imp … Useful english dictionary
standoff — I. noun Date: circa 1835 1. a. tie, deadlock < the two teams played to a standoff > b. a counterbalancing effect 2. the act of standing off II. adjective Date: 1837 … New Collegiate Dictionary
standoff — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. tie, draw; stalemate. See equality. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. stalemate, deadlock, draw, dead end; see delay 1 , pause 2 , tie 4 . III (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n. draw, tie, deadlock, gridlock,… … English dictionary for students
standoff — stand|off [ stænd,ɔf ] noun count a disagreement or fight in which neither opponent can do anything to win or achieve their goal … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English