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gambit

/ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambitnoun

gambits

/ˈɡæmbɪt/

Translations

He played a clever gambit in the chess game.

Он сыграл умный гамбит в шахматной партии.

Definitions

An opening move in chess where a player sacrifices a pawn or piece to gain an advantageous position.

He played a bold gambit, sacrificing his knight early in the game to control the center of the board.

A calculated move or strategy used to gain an advantage in a situation.

Her decision to take a pay cut in exchange for more stock options was a risky gambit that paid off in the long run.

A remark or opening line intended to initiate or steer a conversation.

"So, do you come here often?" was his conversational gambit.

Synonyms

gambitadjective

/ˈɡæm.bɪt/

Used attributively to describe something relating to or characteristic of a strategem or opening move.

Definitions

Used attributively before another noun to denote a strategic or initial move or plan.

The team's gambit tactics quickly overwhelmed their competitors.

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