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Definition of tactic - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
general strategycalculated action to achieve a goal
- They used a clever tactic to win the game.
2.
militaryTECH. movement or procedure in military or naval operationsTECH.
- They used a flanking tactic to surprise the enemy..
3.
chessRare sequence of moves for advantageRare
- He employed a tactic to checkmate his opponent.
Expressions with tactic
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plan or action used to slow or postpone something
They used a delaying tactic to avoid making a decision.
method to influence by creating fear or anxiety
The politician used a scare tactic to gain votes.
strategy to slow down a process or decision
The lawyer used a delay tactic to postpone the trial.
strategy to provoke strong emotional reaction
The advertisement used a shock tactic to grab attention.
method to lure someone into a trap
The police employed a decoy tactic to catch the criminal.
unusual method using surprise and speed to beat a stronger opponent
They used a guerrilla tactic to surprise the enemy at night.
planned action used to draw attention away from the real objective
The announcement was seen as a diversionary tactic to avoid criticism.
Origin of tactic
Greek, taktikos (arrangement) + -ic (pertaining to)
Terms with tactic included in their meaning
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delaying tactic
act of delaying an action or decision
deceptive tactic
false statement repeated often to deceive
politics
tactic to delay legislative decisions
figurative
distraction or diversion tactic
social
tactic used to evoke others' pity or support
manipulative tactic
manipulation using someone's feelings to get what one wants
protest tactic
protest by withholding sex to meet demands
delay tactic
intentionally delay something, often to gain an advantage
unfair tactic
underhand or unfair in a game
sports
tactic in sports to block opponents
police tactic
carry out a deceptive operation to catch criminals
military
tactic to distract from the main attack
gaming
use a controversial tactic in gaming
praise tactic
influence someone with flattery
avoidance tactic
tactic to avoid personal accountability
intimidation tactic
intimidate someone to achieve a goal
pressure tactic
negotiation strategy with opposing approaches
strategy
tactic using contrasting roles in interrogation
warfare tactic
person used to deter attacks on a target
politics
political tactic to test public opinion
delay tactic
delay something intentionally to gain an advantage or avoid a decision
tactic
delay action to gain advantage
sales tactic
practice of luring customers with low prices then selling higher-priced items
commerce
sales tactic luring customers to pricier items
Examples of tactic in a sentence
His tactic was to remain silent. The retreating tactic saved many lives. A diversionary tactic was employed to mislead the opponent. She devised a tactic to gain material advantage. The tactic confused his opponent, leading to a mistake.
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- French:tactique, stratégie, ...
- German:Taktik, militärische Taktik, ...
- Italian:tattica, strategia, ...
- Spanish:táctica, ...
- Portuguese:tática, ...
- Chinese:策略, 战法, ...
- Japanese:戦術, 軍事戦術, ...
- Arabic:تَكْتِيك, مُناوَرَة, ...
- Hebrew:טַקְטִיקָה, תַּמְרוּן, ...
- Russian:тактика, военная тактика, ...
- Ukrainian:тактика, військова тактика, ...
- Hindi:युक्ति, सैन्य रणनीति, ...
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