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Definitions

stand off

VERB
stall
Synonyms
STRONGEST
halt hamper hinder interrupt postpone put off slow stay stop suspend
STRONG
arrest brake check die equivocate fence filibuster hedge prevaricate quibble stand still stonewall tarry temporize
WEAK
avoid the issue beat around the bush drag one's feet hold off not move play for time shut down slow down stand still take one's time
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advance aid allow assist carry out continue do encourage expedite forward help permit promote push
WEAK
further

Example Sentences

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The stand off has spurred calls for diplomacy from regional actors and allies of the rival countries.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

He bought pies from a fruit stand off Interstate 80 between San Francisco and Sacramento and delivered them as apologies to targets of his rants.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

He warns it will be Prince Harry who will lose public support from this stand off and says he should "take a grip on his life" and not see himself as a "victim".

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2024

Head, who recovered from fractured thumb, and David Warner smashed New Zealand pace bowlers with an aggressive 175-run opening wicket stand off 117 balls.

From Washington Times • Oct. 28, 2023

Salladhor Saan's galleys would be out in the bay as well, Ser Imry had commanded them to stand off .

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.