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play off

US /pleɪ ɔf/
UK /pleɪ ɒf/
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Kata Kerja Frasal

1.

mempermainkan, mengadu domba

to make two people or groups compete against each other in order to get an advantage for yourself

Contoh:
The manager tried to play off the two departments against each other to get more work done.
Pengurus cuba mempermainkan kedua-dua jabatan itu untuk mendapatkan lebih banyak kerja.
She's always trying to play her friends off against each other.
Dia sentiasa cuba mempermainkan rakan-rakannya antara satu sama lain.
2.

memanfaatkan, menggunakan

to use something to your advantage, especially in a clever or subtle way

Contoh:
He managed to play off his charm to win over the audience.
Dia berjaya memanfaatkan daya tarikannya untuk memikat penonton.
The comedian would often play off the audience's reactions.
Pelawak itu sering memanfaatkan reaksi penonton.
3.

bermain play-off, bermain perlawanan penentuan

to have a decisive game or match to determine a winner, especially after a tie

Contoh:
The two teams will play off for the championship title tomorrow.
Kedua-dua pasukan akan bermain play-off untuk gelaran juara esok.
If the scores are tied, they will have to play off to decide the winner.
Jika markah seri, mereka perlu bermain play-off untuk menentukan pemenang.