play off

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Phrasal Verb : - To set two or more people or things into opposition or rivalry, often for one's own advantage or to create a specific outcome. It implies manipulating a situation by pitting parties against each other. Usage This phrasal verb is typically used with the structure "play [someone/something] off against [someone/something else]" . It describes a deliberate, often strateg...