sudden death

• Regra ou situação em esportes (especialmente prorrogação no futebol, hóquei ou golfe) em que o jogo termina imediatamente assim que uma equipe ou jogador marca, e o lado que marcou é declarado vencedor. Também se refere a qualquer desempate súbito e decisivo.

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.

   Morte súbita

   • 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.

   Morte súbita

   • 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.