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Penalty shoot-out

🇬🇧 UK //ˈpɛn(ə)lti ˈʃuːt aʊt// 🇺🇸 US //ˈpɛnəlti ˈʃuːtaʊt//

Meaning of Penalty shoot-out

A method to decide a game tied after regular play by players taking alternating shots at goal.

In simple words: A way to decide a sports game when it's tied, by taking turns shooting.

Penalty shoot-out in a sentence

• The match ended in a draw, so they had to go to a penalty shoot-out.
• In the finals, the team won after an intense penalty shoot-out.
• During the tournament, they practiced their penalty shoot-out techniques.
• The pressure was on during the penalty shoot-out as both teams needed to win.
• Last night's penalty shoot-out was one of the most thrilling moments of the season.

How to use Penalty shoot-out

Commonly used in soccer (football) and hockey. Appropriate in sports discussions, but may not fit casual conversations outside of sports contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine players lining up for a crucial shot to win; it's like a final showdown.

Related words

Collocations with Penalty shoot-out

• win a penalty shoot-out
• practice penalty shoot-out
• participate in a penalty shoot-out

Synonyms for Penalty shoot-out

• shootout
• tiebreaker
• penalty competition

Common mistakes with Penalty shoot-out

• Confusing with 'penalty kick' which is a single shot, not a series.
• Using 'shoot-out' when 'penalty shoot-out' is specific.
• Mixing terms from different sports that don't have the same process.

Frequently asked questions about Penalty shoot-out

What does Penalty shoot-out mean?

A way to decide a sports game when it's tied, by taking turns shooting.

What is the definition of Penalty shoot-out?

A method to decide a game tied after regular play by players taking alternating shots at goal.

How do you use Penalty shoot-out in a sentence?

The match ended in a draw, so they had to go to a penalty shoot-out.

Can you give another example of Penalty shoot-out?

In the finals, the team won after an intense penalty shoot-out.

What are synonyms for Penalty shoot-out?

Common alternatives include shootout, tiebreaker, penalty competition.

What words go with Penalty shoot-out?

It commonly pairs with win a penalty shoot-out, practice penalty shoot-out, participate in a penalty shoot-out.

What are common mistakes when using Penalty shoot-out?

Confusing with 'penalty kick' which is a single shot, not a series. Using 'shoot-out' when 'penalty shoot-out' is specific. Mixing terms from different sports that don't have the same process.

How do you pronounce Penalty shoot-out?

US: //ˈpɛnəlti ˈʃuːtaʊt//, UK: //ˈpɛn(ə)lti ˈʃuːt aʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Penalty shoot-out?

Commonly used in soccer (football) and hockey. Appropriate in sports discussions, but may not fit casual conversations outside of sports contexts.