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Definitions for Standoff
[1] a standing off or apart; aloofness.
[2] a tie or draw, as in a game.
[3] something that counterbalances.
[4] a prop for holding the top of a ladder away from the vertical surface against which it is leaning.
[5] Electricity . an insulator that supports a conductor above a surface.
[6] standing off or apart; aloof; reserved: an uncordial and standoff manner.
[7] US and Canadian the act or an instance of standing off or apart
[8] a deadlock or stalemate
[9] any situation or disposition of forces that counterbalances or neutralizes
[10] rugby short for stand-off half
[11] (intr) to navigate a vessel so as to avoid the shore, an obstruction, etc
[12] (tr) to keep or cause to keep at a distance
[13] (intr) to reach a deadlock or stalemate
[14] (tr) to dismiss (workers), esp temporarily
Words related to Standoff
impasse, deadlock, stalemate, wash, level
Words nearby Standoff
standing orders, standing rigging, standing room, standing wave, standish, standoff, standoff insulator, standoff missile, standoffish, standout, standover man
Origin of Standoff
First recorded in 1830–40; noun, adj. use of verb phrase stand off
Synonyms for Standoff
deadlock, impasse, stalemate, level, toss-up, wash, Mexican standoff, dead heat, drawn battle, even game