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Standoff
UK
/ˈstændɒf/
US
/ˈstændɔf/
Translation of "standoff" into Russian
standoff
Noun
UK
/ˈstændɒf/
US
/ˈstændɔf/
standoff
standoffs pl
The negotiations reached a standoff, and no agreement was made.
Переговоры зашли в тупик, и соглашение не было достигнуто.
The standoff between the two countries lasted for months.
Противостояние между двумя странами длилось несколько месяцев.
Definitions
standoff
Noun
UK
/ˈstændɒf/
US
/ˈstændɔf/
A situation in which neither side in a conflict or dispute can make progress or win.
The negotiations ended in a standoff, with neither party willing to compromise.
A deadlock between two equally matched opponents in a competition or conflict.
The chess match resulted in a standoff, as both players were evenly skilled.
A device used to create space or distance between two objects, often used in construction or electronics.
The technician used a standoff to separate the circuit board from the metal casing.
standoff
Adjective
UK
/ˈstændɒf/
US
/ˈstændɔf/
Designed to be operated, launched, or positioned at a distance from the target or point of impact.
Standoff missiles allow the aircraft to engage targets without entering enemy airspace.
Idioms and phrases
military standoff
The two countries were involved in a military standoff.
военное противостояние
Две страны были вовлечены в военное противостояние.
diplomatic standoff
The diplomatic standoff lasted for several months.
дипломатическое противостояние
Дипломатическое противостояние длилось несколько месяцев.
standoff with (someone)
The police had a standoff with the suspect.
противостояние с (кем-то)
Полиция имела противостояние с подозреваемым.
standoff resolution
The standoff resolution required intense negotiation.
разрешение тупика
Разрешение тупика потребовало интенсивных переговоров.
standoff escalation
The standoff escalation was a result of failed diplomacy.
эскалация тупика
Эскалация тупика стала результатом провалившейся дипломатии.
standoff outcome
The standoff outcome was unexpected.
исход тупика
Исход тупика был неожиданным.