Stand-off
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 fly-half
"France's own stand-in stand-off Trinh-Duc missed with a drop-goal when well set but then set off on a curving run through a scattered defensive line which carried him deep into enemy territory until Weepu's desperate tap-tackle finally brought him down."
- 2 Alternative form of standoff (sense 2). alt-of, alternative
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"The present military stand-off between India and Pakistan shows no signs of abating."
Etymology
Deverbal from stand off.