Stand-off Definition

noun

(rugby) Fly-half.

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verb

To stand some distance apart from something or someone.

He stood off from the fire, for fear of getting scorched.
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(US) To 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.
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(nautical, dated) To move away from shore.

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