1. an easy victory or success achieved without much effort or opposition
Usage: informal
2. a contest won by default because the opponent fails to appear or compete
Usage: sports

Examples

• The math test was a complete walkover for Sarah.
• Everyone expected a close game, but it turned out to be a walkover.
• The tennis match became a walkover when his opponent withdrew due to injury.
• With no other candidates running, her election was a walkover.
• The team advanced to the finals by walkover.
• Don’t expect this project to be a walkover—it will require serious effort.