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standoff

/ˈstændɔf/
Main Example

The negotiation ended in a standoff.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A situation where two sides cannot agree or move forward, often leading to a deadlock.

Other Example

The two teams reached a standoff during the match.

Their arguments led to a standoff that lasted for hours.

The standoff between the workers and management caused delays.

Synonyms

political standoff

standoff situation

standoff agreement

Synonyms

deadlock

impasse

stalemate

standoff

/ˈstændɔf/
Main Example

The police faced a standoff with the suspect.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A confrontation or conflict between two parties that is unresolved.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

standoff

/ˈstændɔf/
Main Example

The two sides standoff during the talks.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To cause a situation where no progress can be made, often in negotiations or conflicts.

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