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Definition of “walkover

walkover (ˈwɔːkˌəʊvəPronunciation for walkover

Definitions

noun

  1. informal an easy or unopposed victory
  2. horse racing 
    1. the running or walking over the course by the only contestant entered in a race at the time of starting
    2. a race won in this way

verb

walk over(intr, mainly preposition)
  1. (also adverb) to win a race by a walkover
  2. informal to beat (an opponent) conclusively or easily
  3. informal to take advantage of (someone)

Usage examples

  • But that won't mean a walkover for Virmani since a fresh contender could emerge.
    Business Today (1999)
  • The game figured to be a walkover for the Pacers (30-12), who have the NBA's best home record (19-1).
    Globe and Mail (2003)
  • All-Ireland MH C Championship: Armagh walkover Louth, Cavan 1-4 Donegal 0-11, Monaghan 4-7 Fermanagh 2-6.
    Sun, News of the World (2001)
  • `Jerry' could scarcely have survived the merciless week-long bombardment and tomorrow would be a walkover.
    John Garth, TOLKIEN AND THE GREAT WAR: The Threshold of Middle-earth (2003)

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