I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: from play off, v.
1. : a final contest or series of contests to determine the winner among two or more contestants or teams that have tied
2. : a series of post-season contests to determine a championship
II. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective
: relating to a play-off