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runoff

/ˈrʌn.ɒf/

/ˈrʌn.ɔf/

runoffnoun

runoffs

Translations

сток

The runoff from the heavy rain caused flooding in the streets.

Сток от сильного дождя вызвал наводнение на улицах.

второй тур

The election resulted in a runoff between the two leading candidates.

Выборы привели ко второму туру между двумя ведущими кандидатами.

Additional translations

дренаж

сброс

Definitions

The draining away of water (or substances carried in it) from the surface of an area of land, a building, or structure.

The heavy rain caused significant runoff, leading to flooding in the lower areas of the town.

A further competition, election, race, etc., after a tie or inconclusive result.

The mayoral election ended in a tie, necessitating a runoff to determine the winner.

Synonyms

runoffadjective

more runoff

Comp.

most runoff

Super.

/ˈrʌn.ɒf/

/ˈrʌn.ɔf/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g. "runoff election", "runoff water").

Definitions

Relating to an additional race, contest, or election held to decide a winner after an inconclusive result.

The candidates are preparing for next week's runoff election.

Relating to or produced by water or other liquid that drains away from a surface or area.

Engineers studied the runoff water patterns before building the road.

Synonyms

run-offnoun

runoff

Hyphenated noun; common spelling variant runoff is also used.

Translations

стокО воде, жидкости или другом веществе; также в гидрологии: поверхностный сток.

Heavy rain increased the run-off into the river.

Сильный дождь увеличил сток в реку.

второй турО выборах и голосовании.

The two leading candidates faced a run-off.

Два лидирующих кандидата вышли во второй тур.

Additional translations

дополнительный турВ конкурсах и состязаниях, когда нужен решающий дополнительный этап.

Definitions

The flow of water, liquid, or another substance away from a surface or area.

Heavy rain increased the run-off into the river.

A second or deciding contest, vote, or election held when no one wins in the first round.

The two leading candidates faced a run-off.

run-offadjective

runoff

Attributive adjective, usually used before another noun; common spelling variant runoff is also used.

Translations

второтуровыйО выборах, голосовании; атрибутивное употребление.

A run-off election will be held next week.

На следующей неделе пройдут второтуровые выборы.

Definitions

Relating to or decided by a run-off contest, vote, or election.

A run-off election will be held next week.