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standoff in German

standoff in German is Abstandhalter, Halter, Pattsituation — standoff means a tense confrontation in which neither side backs down or advances.

standoff in German

Abstandhalter
noun
A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
Halter
noun
A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
Pattsituation
noun
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
festgefahrene Lage
noun
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.

What does "standoff" mean?

  1. noun A tense confrontation in which neither side backs down or advances.
    "Police were locked in a two-hour standoff with the armed suspect."
  2. noun A device or fitting that keeps two objects a fixed distance apart.
    "The sign was mounted on metal standoffs a few inches from the wall."

standoff in a sentence

  • Police were locked in a two-hour standoff with the armed suspect.
  • The sign was mounted on metal standoffs a few inches from the wall.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "standoff" in German?

"standoff" in German is Abstandhalter, Halter, Pattsituation. standoff means: A tense confrontation in which neither side backs down or advances.

How do you use "standoff" in a sentence?

Example: "Police were locked in a two-hour standoff with the armed suspect." In German, "standoff" is Abstandhalter, Halter, Pattsituation.

Are there other ways to say "standoff" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "standoff": Abstandhalter, Halter, Pattsituation, festgefahrene Lage.

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