Vocabulary Entry

standoff

|noun • verb

noun

A situation in which no progress can be made or no agreement is reached.

Example Sentences

"The negotiation reached a standoff with neither side willing to compromise."

"During the standoff, the teams were unable to find common ground."

"The protest led to a standoff between law enforcement and demonstrators."

verb

Example Sentences

"The negotiator decided to standoff from the discussions until both parties calmed down."

"In order to resolve the issue, they need to standoff their personal feelings."

"He chose to standoff during the argument to avoid escalating the situation."