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/ˈwɔːkəʊvər/ · walk·o·ver
noun
- An easy victory; a walkaway. The team won the championship with a walkover in the final match.
- 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.
- 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.