Standoff vs Aloof - What's the difference?
standoff | aloof |
A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
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A deadlocked confrontation between antagonists (see stand off and below).
At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
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Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
(obsolete) away from; clear of
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As a noun standoff
is a device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.As a verb standoff
is .As an adverb aloof is
at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.As an adjective aloof is
reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.As a preposition aloof is
(obsolete) away from; clear of.standoff
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Alternative forms
* stand off * stand-offNoun
(en noun)- Feedlines attaching antennas to radio equipment, particularly twin lead type, often must be kept at a distance from metal structures. The insulated supports used for this purpose are called standoff insulators.
- I don't want to get involved in the standoff between those two.
- A tense standoff between demonstrators and police continued overnight.
Derived terms
* porcelain standoff insulator * Mexican standoff * standoffishVerb
Usage notes
* (en-usage-verb-particle-solid)aloof
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Adverb
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Adjective
(en adjective)See also
* See alsoPreposition
(English prepositions)- Rivetus would fain work himself aloof these rocks and quicksands.