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deciding match
[dɪˈsaɪdɪŋ mætʃ]
noun
pl: deciding matches
jogo decisivo
1.
A final match or game that determines the winner when the competition is tied or undecided
After two draws, they played a deciding match to crown the champion.
Após dois empates, jogaram um jogo decisivo para coroar o campeão.
2.
A crucial match whose outcome will settle a contest or series
The deciding match of the tennis tournament will be held tomorrow.
O jogo decisivo do torneio de tênis será realizado amanhã.
Synonyms
final match
championship match
tiebreaker
rubber match
Antonyms
preliminary match
exhibition match
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
jogo decisivo
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jogo que decide
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
jogo decisivo
Standard usage
Portugal
jogo decisivo
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
break the tie with a deciding match
win the deciding match
play the deciding match
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