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stand off
Stay at a distance, remain apart, as in Carol stood off from the others . [First half of 1600s] This usage gave rise to the adjective standoffish for “aloof” or “reserved in a haughty way.”
Put off, keep away, as in The police stood off the angry strikers . [Second half of 1800s]
Example Sentences
It eventually came down to tense stand off during the results between Austria and Israel, with Austria eventually taking the Eurovision trophy.
This could further frustrate the fragile peace process aimed at ending an increasingly tedious stand off.
He denied there was a stand off between potential leadership candidates.
One witness told PA news agency they heard a stand off between police and the suspect in an alley.
"The game of rugby is meant to be hyperactive, physical and a game of chess which is incredible to watch. Instead you have a stand off."
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