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1. (n.) standoff
a tie or draw, as in a game.
2. standoff
something that counterbalances.
3. standoff
a standing apart; aloofness.
4. (adj.) standoff
aloof; reserved; standoffish.
Etymology: (1830–40)
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1. (noun) draw, standoff, tie
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. (noun) repulsion, standoff
the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
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1. (noun) standoff
a situation in which neither side in an argument or fight is able to do anything to win
a standoff between workers and management over pay
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