Sentence examples for to standoff from inspiring English sources
noun
A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
The dynamic behavior of the bubble and the spray dome of the free surface were systematically studied and summarized in accordance with the principle that bubble motion and the spray dome are closely related to standoff distance.
Our results confirm that combined time and space resolved Raman spectroscopy leads to higher selectivity towards the sub-layer over the surface layer as well as enhanced rejection of fluorescence from the container surface when compared to standoff spatially offset Raman spectroscopy.
When comparing these close-up spectra to standoff spectra, effects such as Raman scattering by atmospheric nitrogen, and in our case, 355 nm elastic scattering in the 294 nm excitation scheme, have to be taken into account.
Shortly before setting off to Oregon, Bundy, 69, had told the Guardian in a phone interview that he was heading to the standoff to protect the holdouts.
Tensions, she said, led to standoffs.
Some refused, leading to standoffs, although no shots were fired.
The three Republicans now on the F.E.C. routinely produce 3-to-3 standoff votes to block effective enforcement of campaign finance law.
The terrifying new power of atomic weapons was to lead to a standoff suitably known as Mad – Mutually Assured Destruction.
It appeared that the security forces this time had worked to try to negotiate an end to the standoff.
The laser scanner and the software developed to calculate standoff distance proved to be an excellent tool for the assessment of helmet fit.
The death of the second Indian, an Oglala Lakota, Buddy Lamont, prompted many Oglala to seek an end to the standoff.
