standoff (Meaning)
standoff (n)
the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
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standoff Sentence Examples
- The negotiations reached a standoff, neither side willing to compromise.
- The police created a standoff with the armed suspect, surrounding the building to prevent escape.
- The situation deteriorated into a dangerous standoff that lasted for hours.
- The standoff ended peacefully after negotiators convinced the suspect to surrender.
- The government declared a state of emergency due to the dangerous standoff.
- The two nations remained at a diplomatic standoff over the disputed territory.
- The standoff between the CEO and the board of directors threatened to derail the company's merger.
- The courtroom standoff between the prosecutor and the defense attorney became increasingly heated.
- The standoff between the workers and the management over wages and benefits dragged on for weeks.
- The standoff between the two factions within the political party could lead to a split.
FAQs About the word standoff
the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided, the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
tie, draw,stalemate, deadlock, impasse, dead heat,seesaw
friendly, convivial, cordial, social, warm, friendly, convivial, cordial, warm,social
The negotiations reached a standoff, neither side willing to compromise.
The police created a standoff with the armed suspect, surrounding the building to prevent escape.
The situation deteriorated into a dangerous standoff that lasted for hours.
The standoff ended peacefully after negotiators convinced the suspect to surrender.
