Definitions

1. noun

A contest or situation in which a tie is broken; a decisive event or action that ends a tie or deadlock.

“The tiebreaker in the election was a surprise announcement from the incumbent candidate.”

2. noun

A tie in a sporting contest that requires an additional game or match to determine the winner.

“The two teams were going into extra innings as a tiebreaker in the baseball game.”

3. noun

A person or thing that breaks a tie or deadlock, especially in a voting situation.

“The tiebreaker in the company was the CEO, who had the final say in decision-making.”

4. verb

To break or end a tie or deadlock, especially in a voting situation.

“The mayor tiebroke the city council vote by casting the deciding vote.”

5. verb

To end a tie or deadlock in a sporting contest, especially by winning an extra game or match.

“The home team tiebroke the opposing team in the tiebreaker game.”