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/ˈwɔːkəʊvər/ · walk·o·ver
noun
  1. An easy victory; a walkaway. The team won the championship with a walkover in the final match.
  2. A bye or victory awarded to a competitor when a scheduled opponent fails to play a game. The tennis player received a walkover in the semifinals due to her opponent's injury.
  3. A horse race with only one entrant. The walkover was a disappointing event for the fans, who had been looking forward to a competitive race.
Did you know? The term 'walkover' is also used in the context of academic or professional exams, where a student is awarded a pass or a grade without having to take the actual test.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 23, 2026