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Stand off
Verb
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1.
Verb
To stand some distance apart from something or someone.
"He stood off from the fire, for fear of getting scorched."
2.
Verb
To prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offensive posture.
"We took hold of anything that might serve as a weapon to stand off the menacing group of young men."
3.
Verb
To move away from shore.
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