Meaning Of The Word Play off

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Play off Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Play off?

play off in British English
to deal with or manipulate as if in playing a game
to pit (a person or thing) against another
to play an extra game or round in order to settle a tie
noun: an extra contest to decide the winner when two or more competitors are tied
noun: an extra period that is played to decide the winner of a game
noun: the playing of an extra game, rounds, innings, etc., in order to settle a tie

play-off
countable noun: A play-off is an extra game which is played to decide the winner of a sports competition when two or more people have got the same score.

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