stand
off
Plural
stand-offs
1
a situation in which reaching an agreement seems impossible
- The negotiation turned into a stand-off after both sides refused to compromise.
- The labor union and the company are currently in a stand-off over wage negotiations.
- After months of stand-off, both sides finally agreed to resume discussions under new conditions.
- The stand-off between the two rival gangs escalated, leading to a standoff with the police.
- The political debate ended in a stand-off, with neither party willing to concede.