standoff

• Situation dans laquelle aucune des parties en conflit ou en compétition ne peut prendre l'avantage, aboutissant souvent à une impasse, une égalité ou une défense réussie contre une attaque.

A noun referring to a situation where neither side in a conflict or contest can gain an advantage, often resulting in a tie or a successful defense against an attack.

1. Tied contestB2formalsport

   The conclusion of a competition where the scores are equal and no winner is determined.

   Match nul

   • The game ended in a standoff after both teams scored equally.
   • The chess match resulted in a standoff, with neither player able to checkmate.
   • The final round of the debate was a standoff, leaving the judges undecided.

   Synonymesdead heatdeadlockdrawtie

2. Successful defenseC1formal

   The action of successfully defending against an attack or repelling an assault.

   Défense réussie

   • The soldiers' standoff against the enemy forces lasted for hours.
   • The fortress's standoff repelled the invaders, securing the city.
   • Their standoff in the courtroom prevented the unjust ruling from passing.

   Synonymesrepulserepulsion