play–off
/ˈpleɪˌɑːf/
noun
plural
play–offs
plural
play–offs
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLAY–OFF
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1
US
:
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
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usually plural
2
:
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