"game-time decision" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: game-time decisions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} game-time decision (plural game-time decisions)
  1. (sports) A decision about the conduct of a sporting event, usually one made by the coach regarding which players will start or will play, or which strategy will be employed, which is put off until the start of the game itself. Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-game-time_decision-en-noun-48-fpwmn Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
  2. By extension, any decision that is put off until a point where it can no longer be delayed.
    Sense id: en-game-time_decision-en-noun-adg6C~SO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 33 67

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