stand off

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To stand some distance apart from something or someone.
2. 2
   To prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offensive posture.
3. 3
   To move away from shore.

Noun

1. 1
   fly-half
2. 2
   Alternative form of standoff (sense 2).