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play-off
[pley-awf, -of]
noun
(in competitive sports) the playing of an extra game, rounds, innings, etc., in order to settle a tie.
a series of games or matches, as between the leading teams of two leagues, in order to decide a championship.
In America the most exciting play-off is the World Series.
play off
verb
to deal with or manipulate as if in playing a game
to play one person off against another
(intr) to take part in a play-off
noun
sport an extra contest to decide the winner when two or more competitors are tied
a contest or series of games to determine a championship, as between the winners of two competitions
Word History and Origins
Origin of play-off1
Idioms and Phrases
See under play both ends against the middle .
Break a tie by playing an additional game or period, as in Each team had won three games so they had to play off the tie to decide the championship .
Example Sentences
The Pacers reduced an 18-point deficit from the second quarter to two points in the fourth quarter before Williams, whose tally was a career best in a play-off game, and team-mate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helped guide the Thunder to victory.
It was the first time he had spoken to the media post round at a major since that never-to-be-forgotten outpouring of relief and joy which followed his thrilling play-off win at Augusta National.
In addition, there will be a play-off between second bottom of the WSL and runners up in WSL 2.
In addition, the third-placed team in the WSL 2 will face a play-off with the WSL's bottom side for a place in the top flight.
The runners-up from those third-tier divisions would then take part in a play-off match for the final promotion spot in the second tier.
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