Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

walk-off

noun

/ˈwɔːkˌɔf/

Definition

A walk-off is a situation in which a team wins a game at the end of the game, effectively allowing the players to leave the field immediately without continuing play.

Examples

In the bottom of the ninth, the batter hit a home run for a thrilling walk-off win.
After a tense game, the team celebrated their walk-off victory with cheers.

Meaning

In sports, particularly baseball, a walk-off occurs when the home team scores the winning run in the last inning, leading to a sudden end to the game.