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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
- trusually foll byagainst 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
Example Sentences
McIlroy became only the sixth man to complete the career Grand Slam of major wins when he beat Justin Rose in a play-off at Augusta earlier this month.
The Pacers booked their spot in the NBA play-off semi-finals with a 119-118 win against the Bucks.
The Pistons kept their play-off hopes alive with a 106-103 win in game five to trail 3-2 in their best-of-seven series.
Last week, Rory McIlroy completed the Grand Slam in golf, winning the Masters in dramatic fashion in a play-off at Augusta.
Semi-final play-off heartache against Grimsby Town brought an abrupt end to an impressive debut campaign in north Wales for Parkinson in 2021-22.
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