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Standoff

//ˈstændɒf// adj, noun, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    For use at a distance sufficient from the target to allow defensive fire to be evaded. not-comparable

    "a standoff bomb, missile, or weapon"

Noun
  1. 1
    A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
  2. 2
    the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand wordnet
  3. 3
    A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.

    "I don't want to get involved in the standoff between those two."

  4. 4
    the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    Nonstandard spelling of stand off. alt-of, nonstandard

Etymology

Etymology 1

Deverbal from stand off.

Etymology 2

Deverbal from stand off.

Etymology 3

Deverbal from stand off.

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