standoff

Meanings

• noun

  A confrontation or showdown between opposing groups or individuals, typically an armed or violent one.

  - "The standoff between the police and the armed robbers lasted for hours."
  - "The political standoff between the two parties continued until a compromise was reached."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with standoff
standoff , handoff , landing , offhand , onhand , banoffee , manoff , canoe , offspring , oncoming

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Homonyms

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1. Standoff (English) : A confrontation or showdown between opposing groups or individuals.
   

2. Standoff (Scottish) : A type of traditional dance.
   

3. Stand off (English) : To stay away from or keep a distance from someone or something.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Stand off (English) : To stay away from or keep a distance from someone or something.
   

2. Stand off (Scottish) : A type of traditional dance.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of standoff that leads to same result
standoff , standoffs , stand off , standing off , stands off , stood off , Mexican standoff , Mexican standoffs

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Forms

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standoffs, standing off, stood off

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a drawing of swords' or 'a drawing up of arms for battle'. Derived from the Old English 'standan' meaning 'to stand' and 'of' meaning 'against'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded standoff in history was between the Sioux Indians and the US Army at Wounded Knee Creek in 1890, which lasted for six days.

2. In chess, a standoff is called a stalemate.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stalemate: A situation in which neither side can gain an advantage, resulting in a deadlock.

2. Impasse: A situation in which progress or resolution is impossible due to opposing views or interests.

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Culture

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In literature, the standoff is often used to build tension and suspense, particularly in crime and action novels. In art, the theme of a standoff can be depicted in paintings and sculptures that depict confrontations between opposing forces. In music, the term 'standoff' is used in hip-hop and rap music to describe a confrontation or battle between rival groups or individuals.

How to Memorize "standoff"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a confrontation between two opposing groups or individuals, with weapons drawn and each side refusing to back down.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'standoff' with the idea of a confrontation or showdown between opposing sides.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stood for Opposing Forces' to remember the meaning of 'standoff'.

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