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Word: Stand-off
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈstandɒf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a deadlock between two equally matched opponents in a dispute or conflict
Short Definition:deadlock between two equally matched opponents in dispute or conflict
Examples:- the 16-day-old stand-off was no closer to being resolved
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