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Definition runoff in American English

runoff noun

noun
/ˈrʌnɔf/
1

a flow of water or chemicals from one place to another, especially when this damages the environment

Synonyms and related words
acid rain carbon carbon dioxide
2

a second election or competition that is organized when the first one does not have a winner

Example

Neither candidate won a clear majority, forcing a runoff.

Synonyms and related words
advance poll beauty contest by-election
Definition runoff in American English