noun
bye
Automatic advancement through a tournament round without competing.
The top-ranked player receives a bye in the first round.
Etymology
Bye is related to by in the sense of aside or apart. A player receiving a bye stands aside from one round of play while remaining in the competition.
More examples
- Our team drew a bye.
- The bye gave her extra rest.
- Two competitors advanced through byes.
Forms
bye · byes