standoff

stand·off

 (stănd′ôf′, -ŏf′)

n.

1. A situation in which one force or party neutralizes or counterbalances the other and further action is prevented; a standstill: a standoff between demonstrators and the police.

2. A tie or draw, as in a contest.

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standoff

(ˈstændˌɒf)

n

1. US and Canadian the act or an instance of standing off or apart

2. a deadlock or stalemate

3. any situation or disposition of forces that counterbalances or neutralizes

4. (Rugby) rugby short for stand-off half

vb (adverb)

5. (Nautical Terms) (intr) to navigate a vessel so as to avoid the shore, an obstruction, etc

6. (tr) to keep or cause to keep at a distance

7. (intr) to reach a deadlock or stalemate

8. (Industrial Relations & HR Terms) (tr) to dismiss (workers), esp temporarily

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stand′off`

or stand′-off`,

n.

1. a tie or draw, as in a game.

2. something that counterbalances.

3. a standing apart; aloofness.

adj.

4. aloof; reserved; standoffish.

[1830–40]

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	standoff - 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" draw, tie finish - designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race); "excitement grew as the finish neared"; "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish"; "the winner is the team with the most points at the finish" dead heat - a tie in a race stalemate - drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check
	2.	standoff - the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand repulsion stand - a defensive effort; "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"

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standoff

noun

An equality of scores, votes, or performances in a contest:

dead heat, deadlock, draw, stalemate, tie.

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Translations

стояние