Standoff
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstændɒf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Standoff is a noun meaning A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
Meaning
A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
More Meanings
- A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
- (military) For use at a distance sufficient from the target to allow defensive fire to be evaded.
- Nonstandard spelling of stand off.
Example Sentences
a standoff bomb, missile, or weapon
I don't want to get involved in the standoff between those two.
A tense standoff between demonstrators and police continued overnight.
In recent months, both Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice and Captain America: Civil War have offered up big, flashy superhero standoffs as feuds of ideology and stubborn will.
Word Forms
- standoffs
- stand off
- stand-off
Synonyms for standoff
Depending on context, synonyms include draw, repulsion, tie, repelling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include draw, tie, repelling, repulsion, distance, spacer.
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