Power Play (Noun)
Meaning 1
An aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power; "she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company's attempt to strong-arm the union into accepting the new contract was a blatant power play that backfired.
- The politician's sudden interest in the small town's affairs was seen as a power play to gain favor with local voters.
- Her constant need to control every conversation was a power play that wore thin on her friends.
- The company's decision to acquire its main competitor was a bold power play that sent shockwaves through the industry.
- The boss's constant belittling of his employees was a power play to assert his dominance and maintain control.
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Meaning 2
(ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties; "the team was unable to capitalize on the power play".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Meaning 3
A play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play; "they used a power play to return the kickoff".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.