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Definition of runoff - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
hydrologyUS water that flows over the ground surface after rainUS
- The runoff from the storm flooded the garden..
2.
politicsadditional election round to determine a winner
- The mayoral race went to a runoff after no candidate won a majority.
3.
sportUS extra round in a sports competitionUS
- The teams faced each other in a runoff to decide the winner.
Adjective
1.
environmentrelated to excess water flow
- The runoff water caused soil erosion.
2.
competitionUS pertaining to a deciding competition roundUS
- The runoff match determined the champion.
3.
electionUS related to a second election roundUS
- The runoff election will be held next week.
Images of runoff
water that flows over the ground surface after rain
Expressions with runoff
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water from farms that flows away carrying soil, fertilizer, or chemicals
Agricultural runoff polluted the nearby river after the heavy spring rains.
election held when no candidate wins a majority
A runoff election was needed after no candidate secured over 50% of the vote.
Origin of runoff
English, run (flow) + off (away)
Terms with runoff included in their meaning
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hydrology
reservoir or structure designed to gather rainfall and runoff
urban runoff
water from rain or snow that flows over surfaces
nature
springtime snow runoff in mountains
household runoff
wastewater from baths, sinks, and washing machines
water management
underground structure managing water runoff and drainage
acr: instant runoff voting
way to choose by ranking choices
Examples of runoff in a sentence
Heavy runoff can cause soil erosion. The election results led to a runoff for the senate seat. A runoff was necessary to decide the school board president. The tie was settled in a runoff after sunset. She won the runoff by two strokes. Runoff water collected in the drainage system.
The runoff channels were blocked by debris. The runoff election was scheduled for next week. They prepared for the runoff debate eagerly. The candidates are preparing for the runoff debate. Voter turnout is crucial in the runoff stage.
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- French:ruissellement, de ruissellement, ...
- German:Abfluss, abfließend, ...
- Italian:deflusso, di deflusso, ...
- Spanish:escorrentía, de escorrentía, ...
- Portuguese:escoamento, de escoamento, ...
- Chinese:径流, 径流的, ...
- Japanese:流出, 流出の, ...
- Arabic:جَرَيان سَطْحِيّ, مُتَعَلِّق بِالجَرْي, ...
- Hebrew:נֶגֶר, נַגְרִי, ...
- Russian:сток, сточный, ...
- Ukrainian:стічні води, стоковий, ...
- Hindi:अपवाह, अपवाही, ...
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