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

noun

Pronounced: prostavka

A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.

распо́рка

noun

Pronounced: rasporka

A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.

противостоя́ние

noun

Pronounced: protivostoyaniye

A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists.

What does "standoff" mean?

noun A tense confrontation in which neither side backs down or advances.
"Police were locked in a two-hour standoff with the armed suspect."
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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