sudden death

• Règle ou situation dans le sport (notamment en prolongation au football, au hockey ou au golf) où le jeu se termine immédiatement dès qu'une équipe ou un joueur marque, et où l'équipe qui marque est déclarée vainqueur.

A rule or situation in sports (especially overtime in football, hockey, or golf) where the game ends immediately when one team or player scores, with the scoring side declared the winner.

1. Overtime rule in sportsB2formal

   A rule in some sports where the game ends immediately after one team scores, resulting in a win.

   Mort subite

   • The match went into sudden death after a tie in regulation time.
   • He scored the winning goal in sudden death overtime.
   • Sudden death rules apply in the playoffs to ensure a decisive winner.

2. Unexpected or immediate endC1informal

   A situation that ends abruptly or unexpectedly, often with final consequences.

   Mort subite

   • The project faced sudden death when funding was cut.
   • Their relationship came to a sudden death after the argument.
   • The company's expansion plans met sudden death due to market changes.