Noun
/ˈlɛvəlˌpɛɡɪŋ/
"Level-pegging" refers to a situation where two or more parties are equal in terms of score, position, or achievement. It is often used in the context of competition, whether in sports or other comparative situations.
The term is not very common in everyday language and tends to be used more in specific contexts such as business, sports analysis, and discussions of standings. Its frequency in use is moderate, with more occurrences in written contexts compared to oral speech.
The teams are currently level-pegging in the league standings after this weekend's matches.
(Las equipos están actualmente empatados en la clasificación de la liga después de los partidos de este fin de semana.)
The negotiations reached a point of level-pegging, where both sides seemed to have equal power.
(Las negociaciones llegaron a un punto de empate, donde ambas partes parecían tener igual poder.)
With both candidates gaining the same number of votes, the election ended up being a level-pegging affair.
(Con ambos candidatos obteniendo el mismo número de votos, la elección terminó siendo un asunto de empate.)
While "level-pegging" itself doesn't frequently appear in idiomatic expressions, it is closely related to terms like "neck and neck," "even stevens," and "tied score." Here are some examples:
In the final round, they were neck and neck, with both contestants level-pegging for the top prize.
(En la ronda final, estaban muy parejos, con ambos concursantes empatados por el primer premio.)
It was even stevens in the last quarter of the game, making the outcome uncertain until the final moments.
(Estaba igualado en el último cuarto del juego, haciendo que el resultado fuera incierto hasta los momentos finales.)
After the first half, the teams were level-pegging, leading to an intense second half.
(Después de la primera mitad, los equipos estaban empatados, lo que llevó a una intensa segunda mitad.)
The competition between the two companies is level-pegging, making it hard to predict who will come out on top.
(La competencia entre las dos empresas está empatada, lo que hace difícil predecir quién saldrá adelante.)
Although the new product is selling well, it is still level-pegging with the market leader.
(Aunque el nuevo producto está vendiendo bien, todavía está empatado con el líder del mercado.)
The athletes kept level-pegging throughout the marathon until the very last mile.
(Los atletas se mantuvieron empatados a lo largo del maratón hasta la última milla.)
The term "level-pegging" likely originates from the combination of "level," meaning equal or balanced, and "pegging," which refers to securing or tying down, originally derived from the use of pegs in various constructions. It may also have roots in contexts involving measuring or leveling up in competitive scenarios.
Synonyms: tie, draw, deadlock, stalemate, parity
Antonyms: lead, advantage, difference, disparity, gap
This summarizes the word "level-pegging," its usage, meanings, and contextual relevance in English.