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单词 stand off
释义
(noun) 
Definition
a deadlock or stalemate
This could lead to another diplomatic stand-off.
Synonyms
deadlock
Dembele broke the deadlock with a late goal.
stalemate
He said the war had reached a stalemate.
impasse
The company has reached an impasse in negotiations.
draw
The game ended in a draw.
tie
The first game ended in a tie.
standstill
gridlock
He agreed that these policies will lead to a gridlock in the future.
dead heat

Additional synonyms

in the sense of draw
Definition
a contest or game ending in a tie
The game ended in a draw.
Synonyms
tie,
deadlock,
stalemate,
impasse,
dead heat
in the sense of gridlock
Definition
a point in a dispute at which no agreement can be reached
He agreed that these policies will lead to a gridlock in the future.
Synonyms
deadlock,
halt,
stalemate,
impasse,
standstill,
full stop
in the sense of impasse
Definition
a situation in which progress or escape is impossible
The company has reached an impasse in negotiations.
Synonyms
deadlock,
stalemate,
standstill,
dead end,
standoff,
blind alley (informal)

Nearby words of
stand-off

  • stand up for something or someone
  • stand up to something or someone
  • stand-in
  • stand-off
  • stand-offish
  • standard
  • standardize

Synonyms of 'stand-off'

stand-off

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of stalemate
Definition
a situation in which further action by two opposing forces is impossible or will not achieve anything
He said the war had reached a stalemate.
Synonyms
deadlock,
draw,
tie,
impasse,
standstill
in the sense of tie
Definition
the match or competition in which the scores or results are equal
The first game ended in a tie.
Synonyms
draw,
dead heat,
deadlock,
stalemate
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