verb🔗ShareSich distanzieren, fernbleibenTo stand some distance apart from something or someone."He stood off from the fire, for fear of getting scorched."Er hielt sich von dem Feuer fern, aus Angst, sich zu verbrennen.positionsituationactionmilitarypoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbwehren, in Schach haltenTo prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offensive posture."We took hold of anything that might serve as a weapon to stand off the menacing group of young men."Wir nahmen alles, was als Waffe dienen konnte, um die bedrohliche Gruppe junger Männer abzuwehren.militaryweaponwaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbdriften, vom Ufer wegtreibenTo move away from shore."The sailboat crew stood off from the crowded harbor entrance to avoid collisions. "Die Segelbootcrew trieb vom überfüllten Hafeneingang ab, um Kollisionen zu vermeiden.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbstandshalter, DistanzstückA device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring."The sign above the door had a standoff to keep it from touching the ceiling. "Das Schild über der Tür hatte einen Abstandshalter, um zu verhindern, dass es die Decke berührt.devicebuildingtechnicalelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePattsituation, StillstandA deadlocked confrontation between antagonists (see stand off and verb below)."A tense standoff between demonstrators and police continued overnight."Eine angespannte Pattsituation zwischen Demonstranten und Polizei dauerte über Nacht an.politicsmilitarywargovernmentactionsituationeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
