Standoff (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
The finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided; "the game ended in a draw"; "their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The chess match ended in a standoff after a long and grueling competition.
- The playoff game between the two top teams resulted in a standoff, forcing an overtime period to determine the winner.
- After 18 holes of golf, the two leaders were still tied in a standoff, requiring a sudden-death playoff to decide the champion.
- The thrilling tennis match ended in a standoff at a set each, necessitating a decisive tiebreaker to crown the victor.
- The weekend's basketball tournament concluded with a standoff in the title game, necessitating double overtime to decide the winner.