Definition of Standoff

1. Noun. The finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided. "Their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie"

Exact synonyms: Draw, Tie
Generic synonyms: Finish
Specialized synonyms: Dead Heat, Stalemate
Derivative terms: Draw, Tie

2. Noun. The act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand.
Exact synonyms: Repulsion
Generic synonyms: Stand
Derivative terms: Repulse, Repulse

Definition of Standoff

1. a tie or draw, as in a game [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Standoff

standing committee
standing crop
standing operating procedure
standing order
standing ovation
standing plasma test
standing press
standing rib roast
standing room
standing stock
standing stone
standing test
standing wave
Standish
standishes
standoff (current term)
standoffish
standoffishly
standoffishness
standoffs
standout
standouts
standpat
standpat(a)
standpatter
standpatters
standpattism
standpattisms
standpipe
standpipe

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