ploy

UK
/plɔɪ/
US
/plɔɪ/
ploynoun
ploys
pl
UK
/plɔɪ/
US
/plɔɪ/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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
ployed
Past Simple
ployed
Past Participle
ploying
Gerund
UK
/plɔɪ/
US
/plɔɪ/
Definitions
To manoeuvre or deploy troops or resources into a different formation or position.
The commander ployed the battalion into a defensive square.