play off a tie
1play-off — /play awf , of /, n. 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… …
2play-off — play′ off n. 1) spo an extra game, round, inning, etc., played to settle a tie 2) spo a series of games or matches, as between the leading teams of two leagues, played to decide a championship …
3play off — verb set into opposition or rivalry let them match their best athletes against ours pit a chess player against the Russian champion He plays his two children off against each other • Syn: ↑pit, ↑oppose, ↑match • Derivationally related for …
4play off — {v.} 1. To match opposing persons, forces, or interests so that they balance each other. * /The girl played off her admirers against each other./ * /Britain tried to play off European nations against each other so that she would have a balance of …
5play off — {v.} 1. To match opposing persons, forces, or interests so that they balance each other. * /The girl played off her admirers against each other./ * /Britain tried to play off European nations against each other so that she would have a balance of …
6play\ off — v 1. To match opposing persons, forces, or interests so that they balance each other. The girl played off her admirers against each other. Britain tried to play off European nations against each other so that she would have a balance of power. 2 …
7play off — transitive verb Date: 1606 1. a. to set in opposition for one s own gain b. to set in contrast 2. to complete the playing of (an interrupted contest) 3. to break (a tie) by a play off …
8play off — (of two competitors) play an extra match to decide a draw or tie. → play …
9play-off — /ˈpleɪ ɒf / (say play of) noun Sport a game conducted to determine a winner when the normal game or series of games has resulted in a tie. Also, playoff …
102006 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL-OFC play-off) — The 2006 FIFA World Cup OFC CONMEBOL qualification play off was a two legged home and away tie between the winners of the Oceania qualifying tournament, Australia, and the fifth placed team from the South American qualifying tournament, Uruguay.… …
