standoff

A situation in which one force or party neutralizes or counterbalances the other and further action is prevented; a standstill.

A tie or draw, as in a contest.

Holding others off; distant; reserved.

A holding or keeping off; a counteraction.

Serving to keep two objects or parts of a machine separated.

A situation in a contest in which the winner is undecided; a draw or stalemate.

A successful stand.

Something that serves to keep one object at a distance from another, such as a prop attached to the top of a ladder to keep it from leaning directly against the vertical surface which suports it.

A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.

A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists (see stand off and verb below).