play-off

play-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 America the most exciting play-off is the World Series.
[1890-95; n. use of v. phrase play off]

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