power play
US /ˈpaʊ.ɚ pleɪ/
UK /ˈpaʊ.ɚ pleɪ/
1.
jogo de poder, disputa de poder
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.
A renúncia súbita do CEO foi vista como um jogo de poder pelo conselho.
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He tried a power play to get his proposal approved, but it backfired.
Ele tentou um jogo de poder para ter sua proposta aprovada, mas deu errado.
2.
power play
(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.
A equipe marcou dois gols durante o power play.
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They failed to convert on any of their power plays.
Eles não conseguiram converter nenhum de seus power plays.