Definitions

1. noun

A contest or match in which one player or team has little or no chance of winning, often due to their opponent’s superiority.

“The team’s chances of winning the championship looked bleak after their first game, and their next match was essentially a walkover.”

2. noun

A person who walks over a golf ball on the green, usually to prevent another player from taking a shot.

“The caddie warned me not to let anyone take a shot until I had finished walking over the ball.”

3. verb

To win a contest or match easily or without a challenge.

“The top-ranked player walked over her opponent in the quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals without breaking a sweat.”

4. verb

To walk over or upon a golf ball, often in order to prevent another player from taking a shot.

“I had to walk over the ball to get to my next shot, making sure not to disturb it.”