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ploy

UK
/plɔɪ/
US
/plɔɪ/

Translations

ploynoun
ploys
pl
UK
/plɔɪ/
US
/plɔɪ/
The advertisement was just a ploy to attract more customers.
Реклама была просто уловкой, чтобы привлечь больше клиентов.
He used a clever ploy to win the game.
Он использовал хитрость, чтобы выиграть игру.
Synonyms
scheme
plan
subterfuge
ruse
trick
gimmick
device
maneuver
strategy
tactic
ployverb
ployed
Past Simple
ployed
Past Participle
ploying
Gerund
UK
/plɔɪ/
US
/plɔɪ/
Synonyms
manipulate
outwit
dupe
deceive
trick
contrive
manoeuvre
maneuver
plot
scheme

Definitions

ploynoun
A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage.
The company's latest marketing ploy was to offer a free gift with every purchase.
ployverb
To manoeuvre or deploy troops or resources into a different formation or position.
The commander ployed the battalion into a defensive square.
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