HyperDic: standoff

English > 2 senses of the word standoff:
NOUNeventstandoff, draw, tiethe finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
actstandoff, repulsionthe act of repulsing or repelling an attack
standoff > pronunciation
Soundsstae'ndao.f
Rhymesblastoff ... turnoff: 31 rhymes with aof...
English > standoff: 2 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningThe finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided.
Synonymsdraw, tie
Narrowerdead heatA tie in a race
stalemateDrawing position in chess
Broaderfinishdesignated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
Spanishempate
Catalanempat
English > standoff: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand.
Synonymrepulsion
BroaderstandA defensive effort

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