Meaning of standover | Babel Free
Definitions
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The height above ground of the top horizontal tube of the frame of a bicycle. countable, uncountable
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The use of intimidation or threats of force to coerce others into submission or compliance. attributive, countable, uncountable
Examples
“The standover should be less than the height above ground of the rider's groin.”
“standover tactics”
“a standover man”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.