standoff

[US]/ˈstændɒf/
[UK]/ˈstændɔːf/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a situation in which no progress can be made; a stalemate; an impasse; a situation where no party can win or lose
adj.cold; aloof

Phrases & Collocations

armed standoff

standoff situation

tense standoff

standoff agreement

standoff resolution

peaceful standoff

standoff tactics

prolonged standoff

political standoff

standoff negotiation

Example Sentences

the standoff between the two teams lasted for hours.

negotiators tried to resolve the standoff peacefully.

the standoff escalated into a heated argument.

both sides are at a standoff, unwilling to compromise.

the police were called to manage the standoff.

after hours of standoff, a solution was finally reached.

the standoff ended when one party agreed to negotiate.

they found themselves in a standoff over the contract terms.

the military standoff raised tensions in the region.

during the standoff, emotions ran high on both sides.

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