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standoff

stan·doff

UK/ˈstændɒf/ US/ˈstændɔːf/ uncommon

noun

1.

the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided

  • “the game ended in a draw”
  • “their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie”
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2.

the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand

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Origin

Deverbal from stand off.

Phrases

  • Mexican standoff
  • porcelain standoff insulator
  • standoff markup
  • standoff missile
  • standoff weapon

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