STAND-OFF


Meaning of STAND-OFF in English

also standoff

( stand-offs)

A stand-off is a situation in which neither of two opposing groups or forces will make a move until the other one does something, so nothing can happen until one of them gives way.

The State Department was warning that this could lead to another diplomatic stand-off.

N-COUNT

see also Mexican stand-off

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