Stand-off

The present military stand-off between India and Pakistan shows no signs of abating.

The two countries have been engaged in a stand-off for two weeks now.

I'd like to know how this stand-off came about.

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.