Definition of "runoff" []

• The overflow of fluid from a container. (noun)
• Rainfall not absorbed by soil. (noun)
• Eliminated waste products from manufacturing processes. (noun)
• An extra competition held to break a tie. (noun)

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• "More photos and interactive graphics While Ms. Rousseff lacks the charisma of Mr. da Silva, who rose from poverty to capture the country's most important job, one big factor in her favor in the runoff is her message: more of the same."
• "The biggest winner in a runoff is third-party Green Party candidate Ms. Silva, whose last-minute surge in the polls is credited with pushing the election to a second round."
• "If no candidate wins a simple majority, a runoff is slated to be held in late November between the top two vote-getters."