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standoff

/ˈstændɔːf/ /ˈstændɑːf/

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verb

تباعد، ابتعد

To stand some distance apart from something or someone.

Examples :

"He stood off from the fire, for fear of getting scorched."

ابتعد عن النار، خوفًا من أن يحترق.

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verb

صد، منع الاقتراب

To prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offensive posture.

Examples :

"We took hold of anything that might serve as a weapon to stand off the menacing group of young men."

أمسكنا بأي شيء يمكن أن يكون سلاحًا لصد المجموعة المهددة من الشباب.

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verb

الابتعاد عن الشاطئ

To move away from shore.

Examples :

"The sailboat crew stood off from the crowded harbor entrance to avoid collisions. "

ابتعد طاقم القارب الشراعي عن مدخل الميناء المزدحم لتجنب الاصطدامات.

nautical sailing

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noun

فاصل، مباعدة

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

Examples :

"The sign above the door had a standoff to keep it from touching the ceiling. "

كانت اللافتة فوق الباب تحتوي على فاصل لمنعها من لمس السقف.

device building technical electric

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noun

مأزق، مواجهة متأزمة

A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists (see stand off and verb below).

Examples :

"A tense standoff between demonstrators and police continued overnight."

استمرت المواجهة المتأزمة المتوترة بين المتظاهرين والشرطة طوال الليل.

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