showdown
noun/ˈʃəʊdaʊn/
/ˈʃəʊdaʊn/
[usually singular]- an argument, a fight or a test that will settle a disagreement that has lasted for a long time
- Management are facing a showdown with union members today.
- Fans gathered outside the stadium for the final showdown (= the game that will decide the winner of the competition).
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentc2- He was now strong enough to force a showdown with them.
- Of course I'll support you if it comes to a showdown.
- The council is heading for a showdown over the new proposals.
- the semi-final showdown with Australia last month
- the title showdown between Arsenal and United
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- climactic
- final
- dramatic
- …
- have
- avert
- avoid
- …
- showdown against
- showdown between
- showdown over
- …
- it comes to a showdown
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