Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
walk-off
noun
/ˈwɔːk.ɔf/
Definition
A walk-off refers to a situation, typically in baseball or other sports, where a team wins the game in the final moments, allowing the players to leave the field immediately after the winning play.
Examples
- The player hit a walk-off homer to clinch the game in the ninth inning.
- After a tense match, the team celebrated their walk-off victory with cheers.
- She won with a walk-off single, sending everyone into a frenzy.
Meaning
The term is often used when a player hits a game-winning home run or scores the winning run, leading to a dramatic and celebratory end to the game.
Synonyms
- game-winning
- victory
- last-minute win
