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two-point conversion
noun[ C ]
uk /ˌtuː.pɔɪnt kənˈvɜː.ʒən/ us /ˌtuː.pɔɪnt kənˈvɝː.ʒən/
in American football, an attempt after a touchdown to score two more points by carrying the ball into the end zone, or catching it in the end zone :
After the touchdown, they decided to go for a two-point conversion to tie the score.
The two-point conversion was successful, making the score 8–0.
Most coaches choose to kick an extra point rather than go for a two-point conversion, because the odds of being successful are higher.
They were down by 16 points, so they needed two touchdowns and two two-point conversions to tie the game.
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