standing off (Meaning)
standing 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
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standing off Sentence Examples
- The two teams stood off against each other, tense and ready for the game.
- The hikers stood off for a moment to admire the stunning mountain vista.
- The police stood off with the suspect, urging them to surrender peacefully.
- The rivals stood off in the street, glaring at each other with hostility.
- The teacher stood off from the students, observing their behavior during the test.
- The basketball players stood off at the free throw line, preparing for the critical shot.
- The firefighters stood off from the blazing inferno, cautiously assessing the situation.
- The protesters stood off with the police, demanding a peaceful resolution.
- The photographer stood off from his subject, capturing the perfect moment.
- The jury stood off for hours, unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
FAQs About the word standing 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
turning away, fending (off), opposing,holding off, withstanding, resisting, warding (off), turning back, deflecting, staving off
welcoming,embracing,hailing,
The two teams stood off against each other, tense and ready for the game.
The hikers stood off for a moment to admire the stunning mountain vista.
The police stood off with the suspect, urging them to surrender peacefully.
The rivals stood off in the street, glaring at each other with hostility.
