Associations to the word «Standoff»
Noun
- Firearm
- Offset
- Bomber
- Blockade
- Pakistani
- Sheriff
- Conflict
- Kiev
- Civilian
- Tri
- Military
- Mosque
- Nevada
- Follower
- Terrorism
- Mounting
- Laser
- Clash
- Retreated
- Warfare
- Bureau
- Bombing
- Mack
- Supporter
- Shooting
- Hour
- Agent
- Hampton
- Firing
- Suicide
- Texas
- Arrest
- Reinforcement
- Shot
- Villager
- Troop
- Pod
- Situation
- Range
- Steel
- Distance
- Mohammed
- Ending
- Rocket
- Anti
- Reservation
- Tank
- Defense
- Strike
- Vietnamese
- Rifle
- Shoot
- Dakota
- Guidance
- Engagement
- Probe
- Aircraft
- Authority
- Manila
- Force
- Surveillance
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
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.