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 runoff runoff /ˈrʌˌnɔf/

noun

  1. () The occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity  ( overflow , overspill , runoff )
    the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
  2. A final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner  ( runoff )
    a final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner
     The results were so close that they had to schedule a runoff election.
    The results were so close that they had to schedule a runoff election.