Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lose-a-game
verb phrase
/luːz ə ɡeɪm/
Definition
To fail to win a game or match against an opponent.
Examples
- After a tough match, the team had to accept that they would lose a game.
- It’s disappointing to lose a game, but we learned a lot for next time.
- He practiced hard, but still faced the chance to lose a game this weekend.
Meaning
When a player or team does not succeed in securing a victory in a competitive context.
Synonyms
- defeat
- be beaten
- fail to win
- drop the game
