Standoff

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.

2.NounA deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.

"I don't want to get involved in the standoff between those two.; A tense standoff between demonstrators and police continued overnight."

3.AdjectiveFor use at a distance sufficient from the target to allow defensive fire to be evaded.

"a standoff bomb, missile, or weapon"

4.VerbNonstandard spelling of stand off.

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