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.