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play off

/pleɪ ɒf/

/pleɪ ɔf/

Translations

play offverb

played off

Past Simple

played off

Past Participle

playing off

Gerund

/pleɪ ɒf/

/pleɪ ɔf/

The two teams will play off to determine the champion.

Две команды сыграют, чтобы определить чемпиона.

They will play off the final match next week.

Они разыграют финальный матч на следующей неделе.

Additional translations

Synonyms

capitalize on

play offverb

To compete in a final game or series of games to determine a winner.

The two teams will play off for the championship title next week.

To exploit or take advantage of a particular situation or emotion.

The advertisement plays off people's fear of missing out to sell more products.

To contrast or complement something by using it as a point of reference.

The designer played off the bright colors against a neutral background to create a striking effect.