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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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, deadlock, dead heat,stalemate, impasse,seesaw
cordial,social, friendly, warm, convivial, social, convivial, friendly, cordial, warm
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.
