: the act or an instance of putting the ball in play in basketball by a jump ball
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Noun (1)
the retreat of the island's wildlife to higher ground was a tip-off that a tsunami was about to strike
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Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
The Lakers upgraded Reaves to available an hour before tip-off of Game 5, setting him up to return as the Lakers try to clinch the best-of-seven first-round playoff series and advance to the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Police said the operation was carried out based on a tip-off.
—Lucas Lilieholm, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
The team announced that Wembanyama would be able to play about an hour before tip-off.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Rose City SportsNet will produce pre- and post-game shows, beginning 30 minutes prior to tip-offs.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
The Lakers upgraded Reaves to available an hour before tip-off of Game 5, setting him up to return as the Lakers try to clinch the best-of-seven first-round playoff series and advance to the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Police said the operation was carried out based on a tip-off.
—Lucas Lilieholm, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
The team announced that Wembanyama would be able to play about an hour before tip-off.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Tip-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tip-off. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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