shootout

UK
/ˈʃuːtaʊt/
US
/ˈʃuːtaʊt/

Translations

shootoutnoun
shootouts
pl
UK
/ˈʃuːtaʊt/
US
/ˈʃuːtaʊt/
The police were involved in a shootout with the robbers.
Полиция участвовала в перестрелке с грабителями.
серия пенальти
The match ended in a shootout after a 1-1 draw.
Матч закончился серией пенальти после ничьей 1-1.
shootoutadjective
UK
/ˈʃuːtaʊt/
US
/ˈʃuːtaʊt/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a shootout (e.g., "shootout victory").

Definitions

shootoutnoun
A decisive gun battle between two or more parties, often involving law enforcement and criminals.
The shootout between the police and the bank robbers lasted for several hours.
A tiebreaker in sports, especially in soccer or hockey, where players take turns attempting to score goals.
The match ended in a draw, leading to a tense shootout to determine the winner.
An event or contest characterized by unusually high scoring by both sides, especially in sports such as football or basketball.
Last night's game was a real shootout, with the final score reaching 48–45.
shootoutadjective
Relating to or occurring in a shootout.
She netted the decisive shootout goal in the championship match.