dead heat

• Situation in einem Rennen oder Wettkampf, bei der zwei oder mehr Teilnehmer gleichzeitig oder mit demselben Ergebnis ins Ziel kommen, sodass es unentschieden steht. Auch allgemein für ein Unentschieden oder Gleichstand.

A situation in a race or competition where two or more participants finish at exactly the same time or with exactly the same score, resulting in a tie.

1. Tie in a raceB2formal

   A situation in a race or competition where two or more competitors finish at exactly the same time, resulting in a tie.

   Totes Rennen

   • The two horses crossed the finish line in a dead heat.
   • The race ended in a dead heat between the top two runners.
   • It was a dead heat, so the judges declared both winners.

2. Close competitionB2informal

   A situation in any competitive context where the outcome is extremely close or tied.

   Gleichstand

   • The election was a dead heat, with both candidates receiving equal votes.
   • The final match was a dead heat, leading to extra time.
   • In the business competition, the two companies were in a dead heat for the top spot.