Power Play
Definition: The term "power play" can have a few meanings, but it generally refers to a situation where one side has more strength or advantage over the other. In sports, especially ice hockey, it describes a scenario where one team has more players on the ice because the other team has players in the penalty box. This gives the team with more players a better chance to score. In a more general sense, it can also refer to a strategic move in any situation where someone tries to use their power or influence to get what they want.
Usage Instructions: - "Power play" is a noun, which means it’s used to name something. You can use it in both sports contexts and in discussions about social or business situations. - It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Examples: 1. Sports Context: "The team took advantage of the power play and scored two goals during the game." 2. Social Context: "His aggressive negotiation tactics were just a power play to assert dominance in the meeting."
Advanced Usage: In advanced discussions, "power play" can describe tactics in politics, business, or personal relationships where someone tries to establish control or influence over others. It often carries a connotation of manipulation or aggression.
Word Variants: - Powerless: Lacking power or influence. - Power: The ability or capacity to do something or act in a certain way.
Different Meanings: 1. In Ice Hockey: A situation where one team has more players than the other due to penalties. 2. In Social Dynamics: A strategy to gain control or influence over other people.
Synonyms: - Maneuver - Tactic - Strategy - Dominance play - Advantage play
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - "Make a power play": This means to take strong or decisive action to gain an advantage. - Example: "She made a power play by proposing the new project idea in the meeting."
Remember, using "power play" can imply both positive strategic moves or negative manipulation, depending on the context.