English Explanatory Dictionary

standoff

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
  2. A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
adj
  1. For use at a distance sufficient from the target to allow defensive fire to be evaded.
verb
  1. Nonstandard spelling of stand off.

Pronunciation

/ˈstændɒf/ /ˈstændɔːf/ /ˈstændɔf/ /ˈstændɑf/ [ˈsteəndɑf] en-us-standoff.ogg

Word forms

standoff standoffs stand off stand-off

Etymology

Deverbal from stand off.

Derived words

Mexican standoff porcelain standoff insulator standoffish standoff markup standoff missile standoff weapon
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