power play

US /ˈpaʊ.ɚ pleɪ/
UK /ˈpaʊ.ɚ pleɪ/
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1.

Machtspiel, Machtkampf

a situation in which one person or group tries to gain control or an advantage over others, often using aggressive or manipulative tactics

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The CEO's sudden resignation was seen as a power play by the board.
Der plötzliche Rücktritt des CEOs wurde als Machtspiel des Vorstands angesehen.
He tried a power play to get his proposal approved, but it backfired.
Er versuchte ein Machtspiel, um seinen Vorschlag genehmigt zu bekommen, aber es ging nach hinten los.
2.

Powerplay

(in ice hockey) a situation in which one team has a numerical advantage on the ice because a player from the opposing team has been penalized

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The team scored two goals during the power play.
Das Team erzielte zwei Tore während des Powerplays.
They failed to convert on any of their power plays.
Sie konnten keines ihrer Powerplays nutzen.