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square off

Other forms: squared off; squaring off; squares off

Definitions of square off
  1. verb
    settle conclusively; come to terms
    synonyms: determine, settle, square up
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    types:
    clear, solve
    settle, as of a debt
    concert
    settle by agreement
    clinch
    settle conclusively
    compromise
    settle by concession
    type of:
    conclude, resolve
    reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
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