standoff

noun · adjective · verbB1

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noun

Plural noun:

standoffsstand offstand-off

1.
A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
2.
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
I don't want to get involved in the standoff between those two.
A tense standoff between demonstrators and police continued overnight.

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adjective

Comparative

stand off

Superlative

stand-off

1.
(not comparable)(military) For use at a distance sufficient from the target to allow defensive fire to be evaded.
a standoff bomb, missile, or weapon

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verb

V_es/s

stand off

V_ing/Gerund

stand-off

1.
(alt of, nonstandard)Nonstandard spelling of stand off.