Meaning of the word standoffs in English

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standoffs

US /ˈstændˌɔfs/
UK /ˈstændˌɒfs/

Plural Noun

deadlocks or stalemates between two opposing sides

Example:
The negotiations ended in a series of diplomatic standoffs.
Police were involved in several tense standoffs with armed suspects.