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ending a tie

[ˈɛndɪŋ ə taɪ]
verb phrase
desempatar
1. To break or resolve a deadlock or equal score in a competition, game, or contest
The penalty kick was the deciding factor in ending a tie between the two teams.
O chute de penalidade foi o fator decisivo para desempatar entre os dois times.
2. To determine a winner when two or more competitors have equal points or results
Ending a tie requires applying specific tiebreaker rules.
Desempatar requer a aplicação de regras específicas de desempate.
Synonyms
breaking a tieresolving a deadlockdeciding a drawsettling an even score
Antonyms
creating a tiedrawingdeadlocking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempatar
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
desempatar
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
desempatar
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
desempatar
Standard usage; may also use 'resolução do empate'

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the tie
tip the scales
settle the score
sudden death overtime
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