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There are 5 meanings of the word
Standoff.
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US
Standoff - as a noun
The finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
Example: "The game ended in a draw"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drawtieHypernyms (Closely Related)
finishHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
repulsionStandoff - as a verb
To stand some distance apart from something or someone.
Example: "He stood off from the fire, for fear of getting scorched."
To prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offensive posture.
Example: "We took hold of anything that might serve as a weapon to stand off the menacing group of young men."
To move away from shore.
Example Sentences
"The two countries are currently in a standoff over border disputes."
"After hours of negotiation, the standoff between the police and the suspect finally ended peacefully."
"The political leaders reached a standoff on the issue of tax reform."
"The standoff between the workers and the management led to a temporary shutdown of the factory."
"The intense standoff between the two boxers kept the audience on the edge of their seats."
Word Game Points
Is STANDOFF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, standoff is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STANDOFF has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is STANDOFF a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, standoff is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTANDOFF has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is STANDOFF a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, standoff is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTANDOFF has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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