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standoff
/ˈstændɒf/
noun
impas
Also
pat(m)konfrontacja(f)
Definition
A situation in which neither side in a conflict or dispute can win or make progress; a deadlock.
Examples
The negotiations ended in a standoff, with no agreement reached.
Negocjacje zakończyły się impasem, bez osiągnięcia porozumienia.
Police were involved in a tense standoff with the armed suspect.
Policja była zaangażowana w napiętą konfrontację z uzbrojonym podejrzanym.
Collocations
tense standoffpolitical standoffend in a standoff
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