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politick

/ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

/ˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

Translations

politickverb

politicked

Past Simple

politicked

Past Participle

politicking

Gerund

/ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

/ˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

manœuvrerDans un contexte politique, avec une idée de stratégie pour gagner de l’influence.

She spent the weekend politicking with local leaders to secure their support for her campaign.

Elle a passé le week-end à manœuvrer avec les dirigeants locaux pour obtenir leur soutien à sa campagne.

Synonyms

politickadjective

more politick

Comp.

most politick

Super.

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪk/

/ˈpɑː.lɪ.tɪk/

Archaic adjective meaning prudent or shrewd; variant spelling of ‘politic’.

prudentSens archaïque : avisé et prudent dans la conduite des affaires.

It seemed a politick decision to postpone the announcement until after the negotiations.

Il semblait prudent de reporter l’annonce jusqu’après les négociations.

Additional translations

aviséSens archaïque : judicieux, avec discernement.

politickverb

To engage in political activity, often with the aim of gaining power or influence.

She spent the weekend politicking with local leaders to secure their support for her campaign.

politickadjective

Prudent, shrewd, or crafty in managing public or personal affairs (archaic).

It seemed a politick decision to postpone the announcement until after the negotiations.