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play-off

  [pley-awf, -of]
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–noun
1. (in competitive sports) the playing of an extra game, rounds, innings, etc., in order to settle a tie.
2. 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.
Origin:
1890–95; n. use of v. phrase play off
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play·off also play-off   (plā'ôf', -ŏf')   
n.   Sports

  1. A final game or series of games played to break a tie.

  2. A series of games played to determine a championship.

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