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runoff

   Also found in: Legal, Financial, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.01 sec.
run·off  (rnôf, -f)
n.
1.
a. The overflow of fluid from a container.
b. Rainfall not absorbed by soil.
2. Eliminated waste products from manufacturing processes.
3. An extra competition held to break a tie.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.runoffrunoff - the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
flow, flowing - the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
2.runoff - a final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner
election - a vote to select the winner of a position or political office; "the results of the election will be announced tonight"


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