ALL meanings of stand-off
stand-off
S s - noun plural stand-off a standing growth, as of grass, wheat, etc. 1
- noun plural stand-off a halt of a theatrical company on tour, to give a performance or performances: a series of one-night stands on the strawhat trail. 1
- noun plural stand-off the town at which a touring theatrical company gives a performance. 1
- noun plural stand-off hive (def 2). 1
- noun plural stand-off Metalworking. a rolling unit in a rolling mill. 1
- noun plural stand-off Chiefly British. a complete set of arms or accoutrements for one soldier. 1
- idioms stand-off stand a chance / show, to have a chance or possibility, especially of winning or surviving: He's a good shortstop but doesn't stand a chance of making the major leagues because he can't hit. 1
- idioms stand-off stand pat. pat2 (def 6). 1
- idioms stand-off stand to reason. reason (def 18). 1
- idioms stand-off take the stand, to testify in a courtroom. 1
- noun stand-off confrontation 1
- countable noun stand-off A stand-off is a situation in which neither of two opposing groups or forces will make a move until the other one does something, so nothing can happen until one of them gives way. 0
- noun stand-off to keep at a distance 0
- noun stand-off to put off, stave off, or evade (a creditor or assailant) 0
- noun stand-off to take or hold a course away from shore 0