Meaning Stand Off
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Stand Off


To keep at a distance.
Source: bartleby.com

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Stand Off


This is an expression which means to maintain a course away from shore. The term is now also used synonymously with to be aloof, evade or remain at a distance. Starboard
Source: see-the-sea.org

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1. to move away from another ship, or from the shore. 2. to tack back and forth offshore, out of reach of dangerous shallows, rocks, or perhaps, shore batteries.
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Stand Off


, adj. reserved; haughty.
Source: ulsterscotsacademy.com

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Stand Off


To play a game to a tie.
Source: rummy.com

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Stand Off


no net score (on a deal or a session)
Source: bridgeworld.com

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Stand Off


To call a raise. "Opener raises, I stand off".
Source: pokersyte.com

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Stand Off


To stand some distance apart from something or someone. ''He stood off from the fire, for fear of getting scorched.'' (US) To prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offen [..]
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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