HyperDic: sudden_death

English > 1 sense of the expression sudden death:
NOUNtimesudden death(sports) overtime in which play is stopped as soon as one contestant scores
English > sudden death: 1 sense > noun 1, time
Meaning(sports) overtime in which play is stopped as soon as one contestant scores; e.g. football and golf.
Categorysport, athleticsAn active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
Broaderovertime, extra timePlaying time beyond regulation, to break a tie
Spanishmuerte repentina, muerte súbita
Catalanmort sobtada

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