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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
It was a repeat outcome to last season's play-off semi-final but, while Wigan cruised to a 38-0 victory 12 months ago, Leigh made the Warriors work much harder this time around.
Wigan will face the winners of Saturday's second play-off semi-final between Hull KR and St Helens in the Grand Final on 11 October.
The result follows on from last season's disappointment of not winning a major trophy, being knocked out of the Champions League at the play-off round and finishing third in the Premier League.
Wigan Warriors have said Leigh Leopards have informed them that they "do not intend to fulfil" Friday's Super League play-off semi-final.
Defensive partner Burgess says Union are targeting a top-24 finish in the league phase, which would earn them a spot in the play-off round and a shot at a European giant in knock-out football.
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