1. decisive confrontations or contests between opposing parties

Examples

• The two rival gangs had several showdowns in the old warehouse district.
• Political showdowns between the parties delayed the budget vote.
• The championship game featured epic showdowns between star players.
• Labor negotiations led to tense showdowns between union leaders and management.
• The Western movie climaxed with classic showdowns at high noon.
• Corporate showdowns over the merger dominated business headlines.