Standoff has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
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"
2
the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
3
A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
Verb
1
Nonstandard spelling of stand off.
Adjective
1
For use at a distance sufficient from the target to allow defensive fire to be evaded.
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