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
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.