Definitions for standoff
stand·off

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. draw, standoff, tienoun

   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"

2. repulsion, standoffnoun

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

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1. standoffnoun

   Something that serves to keep one object at a distance from another, such as a prop attached to the top of a ladder to keep it from leaning directly against the vertical surface which suports it.

2. standoffadjective

   Serving to keep two objects or parts of a machine separated; as, a standoff insulator.

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1. standoffnoun

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

2. standoffnoun

   A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists (see stand off and verb below).

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1. standoff

   A standoff is a situation where two or more parties are unable or unwilling to resolve a disagreement or conflict, resulting in a deadlock or stalemate. It can also refer to a device used to separate or fasten parts in construction or machinery.

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1. Standoff

   A standoff is a threaded separator of defined length used to raise one assembly above another. They are usually round or hex, often made of aluminum, brass, or nylon, and come in male-female or female-female forms. In electronics they are frequently used to raise a printed-circuit board above a surface. Insulating standoffs keep two parts from touching each other, thereby preventing an electrical short. In contrast, a spacer is an unthreaded piece of tubing which lets the entire bolt pass through. Since they cannot be tightened, they are usually round.

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1. standoff

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How to pronounce standoff?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say standoff in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of standoff in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of standoff in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of standoff in a Sentence

1. New Jersey:

   This fair and amicable conclusion respects the interests of many different stakeholders, upholds New Jersey’s values, and puts an end to a standoff that was disruptive to our educators and students alike.

2. Patrick Neville:

   It is unprecedented territory, you'll probably see a standoff between the counties, the commissioners who really control the funding... and the sheriffs too and probably against the courts.

3. Robert McNally:

   This is an epic standoff.

4. Mohammadreza Jalaeipour:

   Rouhani has focused on external engagement, but now will be expected to use the political capital to fulfill his other promises, hardliners in Iran have benefited, and civil society has suffered, from the standoff with the West.

5. Phil Flynn:

   The Saudi-Iran standoff is certainly one to worry over given its ramifications for oil supply, but the equity markets selloff is more pressing and difficult to ignore because of the impact of China on the global economy and overall demand for oil.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=standoff
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=standoff
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Standoff
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=standoff