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
Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable
fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those
symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated
by the inaudible language of the heart.