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Standoff

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈstændɒf

Definitions

  1. A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
  2. A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.

Equivalents

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Examples

“I don't want⟳ to get⟳ involved in the standoff between those two.”
“A tense standoff between demonstrators and police continued overnight.”
“In recent months, both Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice and Captain America: Civil War have⟳ offered up big, flashy superhero standoffs as feuds of ideology and stubborn will.”

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

Standoffish Standoffishly standoffishness standom Standon standout

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