Standoff

Meaning

Noun

●

A

which

a

between two

, especially between a

and a

or

wiring.

●

A

between antagonists.

Adj

●

In Military:

For use at a

from the

to

to be evaded.

Verb

●

Nonstandard

of

off.

*

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Origin

standoff

English

off

English

stand

English

standen

Middle English (1100-1500)

standan

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

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