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standoff

/ˈstændɒf/noun

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गतिरोध, आमने-सामने की तनातनी

Core word

noun
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    [C]

    (also stand-off) a situation in which no agreement can be reached between two opposing groups

    गतिरोध, आमने-सामने की तनातनी

    • The 2017 border standoff at Doklam lasted for more than two months.
    • a tense standoff between the police and the protesters

    Synonyms deadlock stalemate impasse confrontation

≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?

Do not confuse standoff (a situation where neither side gives way) and standoffish (unfriendly and not wanting to talk to people).

Standoff (ऐसी स्थिति जिसमें कोई भी पक्ष झुकता नहीं, गतिरोध) और standoffish (रूखा, लोगों से बात न करने वाला) में भ्रम न करें।