tied game
/ˈtaɪd geɪm/ · tied game
noun
- A game in which the score is equal at the end of the scheduled time, requiring additional play or a winner to be determined by other means. The tied game went into extra innings, with the teams trading runs until the 12th inning.
- A situation in which two or more parties are equally matched or have the same advantage, often leading to a stalemate or a need for additional action. The tied game in the negotiations meant that both sides had to compromise to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
Did you know? The term 'tied game' is often used in sports to describe a situation where the score is equal at the end of the scheduled time, requiring additional play or a winner to be determined by other means.