play off
Upper Intermediate (B2)neutral
To use one thing against another, or to play a final game to decide a winner.
"The two teams will play off on Saturday to decide who advances."
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angelbozzola · 15:55
You play off.

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On with Kara Swisher · 36:00
play off season?

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BallislifeHoops · 191:27
play off two, man.

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Ballislife · 10:57
They play off of each other.

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CBS Sports · 10:13
He can play off ball linebacker.