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stand-off

Pronunciation: /ˈstændɒf/

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n

(US) impasse (f)

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Definition of stand-off in the British & World English dictionary Definition of stand-off in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

stand for
stand in
stand out
stand up
stand-in
stand-off
stand-up
standard
Standard Assessment Task
standard lamp
standard of living

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