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power play

English

  1. 🔊 (ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties
    “the team was unable to capitalize on the power play”
  2. 🔊 a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play
    “they used a power play to return the kickoff”
  3. 🔊 an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
    “she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away”

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