Meaning of the word playoff in English

What does playoff mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

playoff

US /ˈpleɪ.ɑːf/
UK /ˈpleɪ.ɑːf/
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Noun

1.

a series of games played to decide a championship or to determine promotion and relegation

Example:
The team made it to the championship playoff.
They need to win this playoff game to advance.
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