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What does "stand-off" mean?

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Rebecca

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. Common synonyms for "stand-off" include "deadlock", "stalemate", and "impasse."

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