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Meanings
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knockout stage; final tournament bracket
Sports term for the elimination bracket or stage of a tournament, often after a preliminary league or group stage.
The top two teams advance to the knockout stage.
In the knockout stage, one mistake can be fatal.
Usage patterns
- 〈決勝トーナメント〉に進むto advance to the knockout stage
The Japanese national team advanced to the knockout stage.
- 〈決勝トーナメント〉で敗退するto be eliminated in the knockout stage
That team was eliminated in the knockout stage.
- 〈決勝トーナメント〉を戦うto compete through the knockout stage
The players fought through a tough knockout stage.