standoff
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standoff
- /ˈstændɒf/ UK
- /ˈstændɔːf/ UK
- /ˈstændɔf/ US
- /ˈstændɑf/ cot caught merger
- [ˈsteəndɑf]
Where it comes from
Deverbal from stand off.
noun standoffs · stand off · stand-off
- A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
- A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists. I don't want to get involved in the standoff between those two.
adjective stand off · stand-off
- For use at a distance sufficient from the target to allow defensive fire to be evaded. a standoff bomb, missile, or weapon
verb stand off · stand-off
- Nonstandard spelling of stand off
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: draw, tie, repelling, repulsion, distance, spacer, frontline, separator, gridlock, logjam, tab, splitter, front, crisis, tension, huddle
Translations
Every language
noun a device which maintains a fixed distance
| Français | entretoise filetée |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Halter, Abstandhalter |
| Русский | распо́рка raspórka, проста́вка prostávka |
noun a deadlocked confrontation
| Español | enfrentamiento, punto muerto, estancamiento, impasse, impás |
|---|---|
| Português | impasse, confronto |
| Deutsch | Pattsituation, festgefahrene Lage |
| Italiano | impasse, stallo |
| Русский | противостоя́ние protivostojánije |
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