standoff

n. a situation where two groups are in a fight or disagreement and neither side will give up or move.

n. a state of deadlock or stalemate in a confrontation where neither party is willing to yield or can gain an advantage.

“The armed standoff between the police and the suspect lasted for over six hours.”

“The diplomatic standoff continued for weeks, with both nations refusing to withdraw their troops from the disputed border zone.”

n. a small piece of hardware used to keep a gap between two objects, like a sign and a wall.

n. a mechanical fastener or component used to maintain a fixed distance between two objects, often in electronics or signage.

“The technician used plastic standoffs to keep the circuit board from touching the metal case.”

“The glass sign was mounted to the lobby wall using brushed steel standoffs to create a modern, floating effect.”

Technical

adj. describes a weapon or action that happens from a long distance away to keep the user safe.

adj. relating to weapons or military operations launched from a distance sufficient to allow the attacking party to evade defensive fire.

“The ship is equipped with standoff missiles that can hit targets from miles away.”

“The military strategy shifted toward standoff capability, allowing pilots to engage threats without entering the range of enemy anti-aircraft systems.”

Technical