play–off
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play–offs
plural
play–offs
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLAY–OFF
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1
US
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a series of games that is played after the end of the regular season in order to decide which player or team is the champion
— usually plural
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The teams will once again face each other in the play-offs.
2
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a game or series of games that is played to decide the winner when people or teams are tied
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see also play off at 1play
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We tied the first day, but I beat her the next day in a play-off.
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an 18-hole play-off
