standoff

• Substantivo que designa uma situação de conflito ou competição em que nenhum dos lados consegue obter vantagem, resultando frequentemente em impasse ou na defesa bem-sucedida contra um ataque.

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.

   Empate

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdead heatdeadlockdrawtie

2. Successful defenseC1formal

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

   Defesa bem-sucedida

   • 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.

   Sinônimosrepulserepulsion