Definitions

stand off

VERB

stall

Synonyms

STRONGEST

halt hamper hinder interrupt postpone put off slow stay stop suspend

STRONG

arrest brake check die equivocate fence filibuster hedge prevaricate quibble stand still stonewall tarry temporize

WEAK

avoid the issue beat around the bush drag one's feet hold off not move play for time shut down slow down stand still take one's time

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist carry out continue do encourage expedite forward help permit promote push

WEAK

further

Example Sentences

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The stand off has spurred calls for diplomacy from regional actors and allies of the rival countries.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

He bought pies from a fruit stand off Interstate 80 between San Francisco and Sacramento and delivered them as apologies to targets of his rants.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

It eventually came down to tense stand off during the results between Austria and Israel, with Austria eventually taking the Eurovision trophy.

From BBC • May 17, 2025

Head, who recovered from fractured thumb, and David Warner smashed New Zealand pace bowlers with an aggressive 175-run opening wicket stand off 117 balls.

From Washington Times • Oct. 28, 2023

Every time her mom came home, Aru would stand off to the side, chest puffed out like a blue jay, waiting for her to notice.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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