stand off (Meaning)
stand off
a contest or game in which there is no winner, a counterbalancing effect, the act of standing off, used for holding something at a distance from a surface, to keep from advancing, put off, stall, to stay at a distance from something, to sail away from the shore, standoffish, tie, deadlock
Synonyms & Antonyms of stand off
stand off Sentence Examples
- The two rival armies stood off at a stalemate, neither side willing to engage in battle.
- The protestors had a tense stand off with the police, blocking the entrance to the government building.
- The negotiations between the two parties resulted in a prolonged stand off, with little progress being made.
- The hostages were held in a stand off situation, with their captors demanding the release of their imprisoned leader.
- The Mexican stand off between the three gunmen created an intense atmosphere of uncertainty.
- The political crisis had reached a stand off, with the president refusing to resign and the opposition demanding his removal.
- The stand off between the police officer and the armed suspect lasted for hours, with neither willing to back down.
- The military stand off along the border continued to escalate, raising concerns of potential conflict.
- The stand off between the protesters and the authorities ended peacefully, with a resolution being reached after hours of negotiation.
- The employee's stand off with their manager over a performance review created a tense and uncomfortable working environment.
FAQs About the word stand off
a contest or game in which there is no winner, a counterbalancing effect, the act of standing off, used for holding something at a distance from a surface, to k
tie, draw, dead heat,stalemate, impasse, deadlock,seesaw
warm, convivial,social, friendly, cordial, boon, clubby, expansive, talkative, hospitable
The two rival armies stood off at a stalemate, neither side willing to engage in battle.
The protestors had a tense stand off with the police, blocking the entrance to the government building.
The negotiations between the two parties resulted in a prolonged stand off, with little progress being made.
The hostages were held in a stand off situation, with their captors demanding the release of their imprisoned leader.
