standoff in Russian
standoff in Russian is проста́вка, распо́рка, противостоя́ние — standoff means a tense confrontation in which neither side backs down or advances.
standoff in Russian
проста́вка
Pronounced: prostavka
A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
распо́рка
Pronounced: rasporka
A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
противостоя́ние
Pronounced: protivostoyaniye
A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.
What does "standoff" mean?
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noun A tense confrontation in which neither side backs down or advances.
"Police were locked in a two-hour standoff with the armed suspect."
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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."
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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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What is "standoff" in Russian?
"standoff" in Russian is проста́вка, распо́рка, противостоя́ние. standoff means: A tense confrontation in which neither side backs down or advances.
How do you pronounce проста́вка?
"standoff" in Russian is проста́вка, pronounced "prostavka".
How do you use "standoff" in a sentence?
Example: "Police were locked in a two-hour standoff with the armed suspect." In Russian, "standoff" is проста́вка, распо́рка, противостоя́ние.
Are there other ways to say "standoff" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "standoff": проста́вка, распо́рка, противостоя́ние.
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