Associations to the word «Standoff»
Noun
- Hostage
- Sabah
- Militant
- Protester
- Swat
- Avenger
- Scarborough
- Shoal
- Fbi
- Warhead
- Missile
- Sulu
- Sniper
- Ruby
- Gunman
- Confrontation
- Munition
- Rancher
- Penetration
- Freeman
- Mexican
- Weaver
- Tense
- Checkpoint
- Hinge
- Loyalist
- Enforcement
- Militia
- Mathews
- Police
- Montana
- Surrender
- Pakistan
- Grazing
- Bomb
- Weapon
- Capability
- Insurgent
- Siege
- Glide
- Malaysian
- Posse
- Cruise
- Negotiation
- Idaho
- Gunfire
- Slam
- Warship
- Thorpe
- Ridge
- Reno
- Randy
- Shutter
- Tension
- Crisis
- Activist
- Palestinian
- Dispute
- Detection
- Commando
- Cold
- Elaine
- Boeing
- Raid
- Incident
- Target
- Radar
- Lahore
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
STANDOFF, noun. A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
STANDOFF, noun. A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists (see stand off and verb below).
STANDOFF, verb. Nonstandard spelling of stand off.
Dictionary definition
STANDOFF, noun. 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".
STANDOFF, noun. The act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand.
Wise words
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