Definition of
standoff has definitions from the field of military
1
[ noun ] the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided

Synonyms

tie draw

Examples

"the game ended in a draw" "their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie"

Related terms

stopping_point equilibrium finish stalemate dead_heat tie

2
[ noun ] (military) the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand

Synonyms

repelling repulsion

Related terms

stand repel

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Rhymes with

tradeoff doff

Phonetic and Homophones

S T AE1 N D AO2 F

Similar Spelling

standoffish stand standard stand_for standdown Standifer stoned stands stand_fast stand_firm stand-down Standiford Standerfer Standridge stunted stunned stentor Stanton steamed stander Standen standee standby standardise standardize Stanwood stand_by stand-up stand-in stenotic stand_up stand_in Stenotus standing standish standpat Standley

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