Standoff: meaning, definitions and examples
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standoff
[ หstรฆndษหf ]
in a conflict
A situation in which agreement in an argument does not seem possible; deadlock. A state of indecision or stalemate, as in a contest. A confrontation between armed or opposing forces.
Synonyms
deadlock, impasse, stalemate, standstill
Examples of usage
- The negotiations reached a standoff as neither side was willing to compromise.
- After hours of intense debate, the meeting ended in a standoff.
- The standoff between the two countries led to increased tension.
- The standoff at the border lasted for days.
- The standoff ended peacefully without any casualties.
in sports
A position in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible. A situation in which neither side is able to score or gain an advantage.
Synonyms
deadlock, draw, stalemate, tie
Examples of usage
- The game ended in a 0-0 standoff.
- The teams were locked in a standoff for the entire match.
- The standoff continued until the final whistle blew.
in a conflict
To be at a standstill or impasse; to reach a deadlock. To confront or face off against someone or something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The negotiations have standoffed and no progress is being made.
- The two sides standoffed for days before reaching a resolution.
- The armies standoffed at the border, ready for conflict.
Translations
Translations of the word "standoff" in other languages:
๐ต๐น impasse
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเคฟเคฐเฅเคง
๐ฉ๐ช Pattsituation
๐ฎ๐ฉ kebuntuan
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะปัั ะธะน ะบัั
๐ต๐ฑ impas
๐ฏ๐ต ่กใ่ฉฐใพใ
๐ซ๐ท impasse
๐ช๐ธ punto muerto
๐น๐ท รงฤฑkmaz
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ต์ฐฉ ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทุฑูู ู ุณุฏูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ patovรก situace
๐ธ๐ฐ patovรก situรกcia
๐จ๐ณ ๅตๅฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ slepa ulica
๐ฎ๐ธ รพrรถng
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาะฐั ะถะพะป ะถะพา
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงฤฑxฤฑlmaz vษziyyษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ punto muerto
Etymology
The term 'standoff' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the combination of 'stand' and 'off'. It initially referred to a situation in which two parties were at a distance from each other and unwilling to move closer, often in a conflict or dispute. Over time, the word evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including sports contexts and non-physical confrontations. The concept of a standoff has been a recurring theme in human history, reflecting the complexities of negotiation, conflict resolution, and competition.
See also: bystander, outstanding, stand, standard, standards, standby, standing, standings, standoffish, standpoint, standpoints, standstill, upstanding, withstand.